tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post2622091161180242856..comments2023-10-31T19:20:19.643-07:00Comments on Whispers... : Spring Hop--By Michael Escoubas and Karen O’Leary, United StatesKaren O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-64697607600636209132017-04-21T18:53:55.403-07:002017-04-21T18:53:55.403-07:00Hi Charlene,
Poetry is all about the smiles!
Thank...Hi Charlene,<br />Poetry is all about the smiles!<br />Thank you,<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470845403243884175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-28982613313306828652017-04-21T18:52:53.261-07:002017-04-21T18:52:53.261-07:00Hi Paul,
With a great co-write partner even an ave...Hi Paul,<br />With a great co-write partner even an average dancer looks good!<br />Thank you,<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470845403243884175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-10019013960701617382017-04-18T11:43:26.549-07:002017-04-18T11:43:26.549-07:00It must needs be Karen,
Love, attention, caring, a...It must needs be Karen,<br />Love, attention, caring, and kindness<br />is what Whispers is all about.<br />Yancy<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621680592495406229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-962077643551375392017-04-16T23:12:52.072-07:002017-04-16T23:12:52.072-07:00Dear Charlene,
Thank you so much for your kind wo...Dear Charlene,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words. What a blessing you are to the writing community--lifting others up with your encouragement.<br /><br />Best wishes always,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-59011786903647240092017-04-16T23:08:36.089-07:002017-04-16T23:08:36.089-07:00Dear Paul,
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure t...Dear Paul,<br /><br />Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to collaborate with Michael on this poem. I hope you had a Happy Easter, my friend.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-46550786844005317962017-04-16T23:06:43.851-07:002017-04-16T23:06:43.851-07:00Dear Annie,
Thank you for your lovely words on th...Dear Annie,<br /><br />Thank you for your lovely words on the Partners in Poetry poem. Simplicity often conveys a light-hearted feel but is not limited to this thought. Glad Michael and I kept you smiling. It was a joy to work with him.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-33549129259201520602017-04-16T23:01:56.759-07:002017-04-16T23:01:56.759-07:00Dear Mary Jo and Michael,
What beacons you both a...Dear Mary Jo and Michael,<br /><br />What beacons you both are in the writing community. Michael, I agree with you about this being fun. Mary Jo, thank you for your lovely thoughts.<br /><br />Blessings to both of you,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-82285222064339886562017-04-14T19:37:57.796-07:002017-04-14T19:37:57.796-07:00Dear Michael,
You bring up an interesting challen...Dear Michael,<br /><br />You bring up an interesting challenge. One syllable lines--wow--that would be hard to pull off. Then you have challenged us before. It would have to be something that flows and still has a goal/message. This short verse gal doesn't know how this could be pulled off in a cohesive poem. Thanks for giving me some thoughts to ponder.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-81501788532757554582017-04-14T19:33:33.153-07:002017-04-14T19:33:33.153-07:00Dear Inge,
You make a valid point. Poetry is an a...Dear Inge,<br /><br />You make a valid point. Poetry is an art of communication--one shouldn't have to work so hard to enjoy it. I am on middle ground here as one or two new words expand horizons but when it gets excessive, I lose interest too. Thank you for your thoughts.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen<br />Karen O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-37688406514897818022017-04-14T19:29:53.339-07:002017-04-14T19:29:53.339-07:00Dear Jack,
Glad you enjoyed our collaborative poe...Dear Jack,<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed our collaborative poem. Michael was a joy to write with.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-49981270300830044482017-04-14T19:28:46.144-07:002017-04-14T19:28:46.144-07:00Dear Peggy,
Thank you so much for your joy-filled...Dear Peggy,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your joy-filled words. You are such a light at Whispers and in the writing community as a whole. Wishing you the best always.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-51148105910201060762017-04-14T18:51:04.701-07:002017-04-14T18:51:04.701-07:00Loved it. I had to smile. A great collaboration Ka...Loved it. I had to smile. A great collaboration Karen and Micael. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents.<br />Love, Charlene Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059682223719672751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-49692381104040796482017-04-14T00:18:46.262-07:002017-04-14T00:18:46.262-07:00Truly enjoyed this witty string of footles, Karen ...Truly enjoyed this witty string of footles, Karen and Michael. You two collaborate well together! Regards & Happy Easter. // paulpaul callushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414808197259322785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-80920584965262313862017-04-13T19:00:40.437-07:002017-04-13T19:00:40.437-07:00Dear Barbara,
I've always loved to dance but ...Dear Barbara,<br /><br />I've always loved to dance but there seems to be less and less opportunities as live bands were replaced with karaoke machines. Can't dance when the singer can sing. Ha! Ha! Thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-40661491165524578502017-04-13T18:55:04.445-07:002017-04-13T18:55:04.445-07:00Dear Gert and Michael,
Sometimes, it's nice t...Dear Gert and Michael,<br /><br />Sometimes, it's nice to just write something fun. Glad you thought our collab. was funny, Gert. I want Whispers to welcome a variety of styles and views. May you both enjoy the talent God gave you.<br /><br />Many Blessings,<br />Karen Karen O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-71481470760296990852017-04-13T18:51:12.383-07:002017-04-13T18:51:12.383-07:00Dear Yancy and Michael,
Thank you so much for you...Dear Yancy and Michael,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words and for all you do to encourage others at Whispers. May you both find joy in your writing.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-41832633234893612962017-04-12T07:54:30.434-07:002017-04-12T07:54:30.434-07:00Dear Annie,
It's that source of instantaneous ...Dear Annie,<br />It's that source of instantaneous happiness that appeals to me when I engage my pen and apply it to my journal.<br />Blessings,<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470845403243884175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-39757205276302429672017-04-12T07:52:57.247-07:002017-04-12T07:52:57.247-07:00Dear Jo
I can't remember a more fun thing!
Ble...Dear Jo<br />I can't remember a more fun thing!<br />Blessings,<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470845403243884175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-38935679230082702072017-04-12T07:52:12.806-07:002017-04-12T07:52:12.806-07:00Dear David,
I like the fact that poetry makes poss...Dear David,<br />I like the fact that poetry makes possible such a wide range of expression with no one expression as necessarily dominate over the others.<br />Blessings,<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470845403243884175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-79209757187231588862017-04-12T07:50:10.712-07:002017-04-12T07:50:10.712-07:00Thank you J T
Appreciate the comment.
MichaelThank you J T<br />Appreciate the comment.<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470845403243884175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-13207928356018754102017-04-11T21:28:11.139-07:002017-04-11T21:28:11.139-07:00Hi Karen and Michael
This poem will keep me smilin...Hi Karen and Michael<br />This poem will keep me smiling all day! Simplicity, meaningful and fun - thank you<br />AnnieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883907232458784244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-84457522032282825642017-04-11T19:55:01.691-07:002017-04-11T19:55:01.691-07:00What a celebration as you move across the dance fl...What a celebration as you move across the dance floor--full of energy and great spirit.<br />Wonderful job Michael and Karen.Jo Balistrerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512555389681903212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-45404327542516073762017-04-11T19:52:05.025-07:002017-04-11T19:52:05.025-07:00Dear Neil,
Thank you for allowing Michael and me ...Dear Neil,<br /><br />Thank you for allowing Michael and me to bring you some fun. It was a joy to write with him.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-71070896405849879202017-04-11T19:50:33.536-07:002017-04-11T19:50:33.536-07:00Dear Isha and Michael,
Yes, simplicity allows rea...Dear Isha and Michael,<br /><br />Yes, simplicity allows readers to sit back and enjoy. Poetry of depth and insight gives others a way to enter into poetry. It's in the balance that we find the gift of words.<br />Isha, thank you for your kind words on Michael's and my poem. It was a joy writing with him.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen<br />Karen O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-12812919821470261872017-04-11T16:51:27.650-07:002017-04-11T16:51:27.650-07:00Michael,
This poem is light, fun and airy. Keep u...Michael,<br />This poem is light, fun and airy. Keep up with these simple., yet still deep poems.<br />Your friend,<br />David FoxDavid Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643062518983481529noreply@blogger.com