Your Whispers’ Editor—Gratitude and Best Wishes—By Karen O’Leary

Dear Whispers’ Friends,

It has been a special gift sharing our words, friendships and accomplishments.  Today, in an

effort to share some thoughts, my final poem ended up in the stratosphere…all the Whispers’

blessings and joy that you shared with it, my friends.

We have been an encouraging family…my dreams surpassed anything a gal from North Dakota could hope for. Yet, it is time to let go.  I’ve enjoyed the creative community we shared.

Though it is time, it is hard to let go. Special thanks to Jack and Inge for giving me more time to spend with you.  I will leave you with a poem that many of you have probably read but it seems fitting.

Love and blessings,

--Karen O’Leary

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Carry On

Some days are long;

the road gets tough.

We give it our all

and that is enough.

Friends share our toils

and carry us through.

We learn about love

and generosity too.

We sing of the gift

of a warm embrace.

It lifts our burden

from a weary place.

We learn to look

for others in need.

With grateful hearts,

we spread love’s seed.

Some days are long;

the road is tough.

We give our best

and that is enough.