Thursday, May 24, 2018

Special Feature Collaborative Poem--Peggy Dugan French and Karen O’Leary, United States

across the miles... 

By Peggy Dugan French and Karen O’Leary

a perpetual light
nestled in warmth

a towering beacon
spreading hope

granite rock
mixed with shale

the noble plains
and tumbling sea

circle back 
to you and me

our friendship…

70 comments:

  1. Beautifully written with a simple but strong message. Thank you both. Annie

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    1. Thank you Annie, glad you enjoyed it.

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    2. Dear Annie,

      It was a special experience to write my first poem with Peggy. The words flowed across miles. Thank you, Peggy, for sharing this poem with me.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    3. Thanks to you as well Karen, enjoyed the ride!

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  2. I agree with Annie. When I read this I got a clear image of two hands linked together. Thank you.

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    1. Thank you Nick for your kind words.

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    2. Dear Nick,

      Thank you for your kind words. Our hearts are linked even though we can't link hands in the real sense. I really appreciate all the comments you leave at Whispers and for all you are doing for our journal.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. Keep on spreading hope and a spirit of friendship and love.

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    1. Dear Ndaba,

      Thank you for your kind words. Like, Peggy, I hope to continue to pass on the spirit of friendship, wherever I go.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. So should all friendships be! Thanks!

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    1. Dear Arthur,

      Yes, they should. Peggy is such a good friend to me at a time when I really need one.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. two of my most favorite friends and poets! deepest regards to you both, and for this lovely collaboration xxx ayaz (and Frosty and Tama and all at bear creek haiku)-
    ayaz daryl nielsen

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    1. Thank you so much ayaz (and Frosty and Tama) for your kind words, much appreciated!

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    2. Dear ayaz,

      Thanks for making me smile today with the kudos from your editor team. Your friendship and support mean a lot to me. Wishing you the best always!!!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  6. Peggy and Karen,
    You both did a splendid job on your collaboration. Great teamwork!
    Your friend,
    David Dox

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    1. Thank you so much David, appreciate your kind words!

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    2. Dear David,

      Thank you for your lovely words and your ongoing support of Whispers. Your voice of encouragement to others is such a gift. It was a joy writing my first poem with Peggy.

      Blessings and best wishes,
      Karen

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  7. This describes friendship so well. Friendship is a gift that can only be shared! Years and distance have no effect. When we circle back together again it is just like it was yesterday. Love your poem.

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    1. Thank you Dwight, I agree with your thoughts on friendship and am so glad you enjoyed the piece!

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    2. Dear Dwight,

      Thank you so much for your lovely and insightful words. It is a pleasure to have you a part of Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  8. Thanks for publishing this Karen, it was a pleasure creating this with you.

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    1. Dear Peggy,

      Writing our first poem together is such a gift to me. After being too sick to get to the computer yesterday, I was overwhelmed to see all the support and lovely comments on our poem. Thank you for being such a special friend in my life, soul-sister. Keep your light shining.

      Love,
      Karen

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    2. Thank you Karen! I am glad our poem has touched others as our friendship has warmed my heart. Thinking of you...

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  9. I enjoyed this you two great collaborators
    Knight Writers

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    1. Thank you so much Yancy, we are glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. Keep them cumming Peggy & Karen
      Knight Writer

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    3. Thanks for the encouragement Yancy!

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    4. Dear Yancy,

      What a light you are at Whispers, so encouraging to others. It was such a pleasure working on this poem with Peggy. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

      Blessings and best wishes,
      Karen

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  10. What a way to perceive a lighthouse

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    1. Oh my gosh, Diana!

      It's been awhile. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you will be sending poetry our way soon. The guidelines are on the top right of the main page.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  11. Dear Karen and Peggy,

    True friendship is that beacon in every circumstance in life.
    Beautiful write about a sincere friendship.

    Bst wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Thank you Inge! So glad you enjoyed it, we enjoyed writing it!

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    2. Dear Inge,

      As a friend, I know you understand that true friendship is about being a light, supporting each other even when the going gets tough. What a blessing you are in my life.

      Best wishes always,
      Karen

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  12. A most eloquently written, sweetly sublime heart speak; thank you for spreading such warmth via your combined words.

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    1. Thank you Leslie for the lovely comments, we are deeply touched and so glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. Dear Leslie,

      Thank you for your lovely thoughts on our poem. The warmth comes from a friend that has touched my life in so many ways. I hope to see more poetry from you at Whispers soon.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  13. oh, this is lovely - well done, both of you

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    1. Thank you Jack! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed it!

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    2. Dear Jack,

      Thank you so much. The gift of words coming from heart to heart is one that I treasure sharing with Peggy.

      Blessings and best wishes,
      Karen

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  14. What a powerfully beautiful write, Karen and Peggy. Thank you for sharing this collaboration of shared warmth with us.
    Loved it!
    Charlene

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    1. Thank you so much for your very kind words Charlene! We are so glad you enjoyed the piece and thank you for taking the time to comment!

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    2. Dear Charlene,

      I'm glad you feel the warmth of our friendship. It's a blessing to have people in our lives that stand behind us no matter what. Thank you for your friendship, too.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  15. Thank you for this simple yet profound poem. The love in it is apparent.

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    1. Thank you so much Jo, so glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. Dear Mary Jo,

      Thank you for stopping by even though this is a rough time for you and Frank--our 4 candles continue to glow--despite the challenges. Yes, Peggy is a special friend, one I treasure.

      Love and blessings,
      Karen

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  16. Yes, expressing so beautifully that rarest of jewels - deep unconditional friendship.

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    1. Thank you Isha for your kind words!

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    2. Dear Isha,

      Thank you so much for your insightful words. You are a joy in my life. I'm glad you could see the friendship shining from our words.

      Blessings and best wishes, always,
      Karen

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  17. True Friendship...
    A shining light, even in the storms that come with life.
    Your poem describes it so well!
    Great collaborative writing!

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    1. Thank you so much James, appreciate your kind words about our piece!

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    2. Dear James,

      Thank you for your lovely and insightful thoughts. The light of friendship is a great gift, one that I'm so glad to share with Peggy.

      Blessings and best wishes,
      Karen

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  18. I enjoyed reading your poem. It's beautifully written.
    Such juxtaposition of images conveys the mystery of friendship.

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    1. Thank you Anne for your comments, so glad you enjoyed the piece!

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    2. Dear Anne,

      Thank you for your insightful and thoughts regarding how our imagery worked for you. It was a joy to write my first poem with Peggy.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  19. Also the depth of friendship when two souls connect.

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    1. Dear Anne,

      I'm glad you saw the connection as I consider Peggy a special friend, a soul-sister. Thank you for continuing to support our Whispers community. It's a pleasure to share your poetry with readers.

      Best always,
      Karen

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  20. Thank you, Paul Callus, for these thoughts--

    Dear Karen,

    Your collaboration poem with Peggy Dugan French is simple yet beautiful. The thoughts attributed to Friendship are meaningful and serve to highlight the bond which exists between two persons, notwithstanding the miles that separate them.

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    1. Dear Paul,

      Peggy and I do have a special bond, and this poem is an outgrowth of our friendship. Thank you so much for seeing this in our words, Paul. I appreciate the time you took to send me this. I hope you are able to get back on Whispers soon.

      Blessings and best wishes, my friend,
      Karen

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    2. Thank you so much Paul for your kind words. You are right, true friendship does not see the miles that separate...it was great to create this piece with Karen 'across the miles' Cheers to you.

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  21. The energy in “across the miles” is brilliantly alive. It paints more than a picture…a movie of friendship over time and space. Two distinct souls expressing, sharing, connecting…becoming one in an extraordinary moment of creation…a stunning revelation. Thank you, Peggy and Karen.

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    1. Thank you Fran for your very kind words! I am glad you enjoyed the piece and it painted such a lovely picture for you!

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    2. Yes...the life force of friendship!

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  22. Well, I'm touched by this delightful, well-written poem by the both of you. I really enjoyed this. Thank you both for sharing and continued blessings to each of you!

    -MJ
    (www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)

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    1. Thank you Maurice, so happy you enjoyed the piece!

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  23. Clap clap, clap - applauding a job well done! Very nice imagery.

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    1. Thank you for the cheers! Best to you Molly!

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