Whispers...

Painting pictures with words. Opening a part of the soul. Emotion flowing with the lines. Tapestry skillfully woven. Reflecting thoughts artfully. Yearning to make a difference. --Karen O'Leary--Whispers' Editor

Friday, March 28, 2014

Special Feature Collaborative Poem--By Jack Horne, England and Jean Calkins, United States

Day and Night by Jack Horne and Jean Calkins Summer sun burns the Blue Ridge. Under the canopy of leaves, forest denizens seek shade, ...

When Disaster Strikes--By Mary Kent--United States

When Disaster Strikes How do we deal with a sudden loss? With mixed emotions weighing down our heart's, We scream, we cry, we wonder...

The Face of the Beloved--A Ghazal of Mirza Ghalib (Translated by Sunil Uniyal)--India

The Face of the Beloved - A Ghazal of Mirza Ghalib (Translated by Sunil Uniyal) ~ The face of the Beloved is a candle eternally glowing The ...

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Olivia and Emma--By Kristina Hooper--United States

Olivia and Emma We did not want to leave so soon, but Jesus called our name; “Olivia and Emma, come,” and then the angels came. They gently ...

Jesus Christ--By Andrew Ntchindi Jere--Malawi

Jesus Christ He carries me in his hands as his torch to light the world with a touch, also as a bait in his hook, for winning souls and fish...

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

When I See the Mountains--By Elizabeth Howard--United States

When I See the Mountains I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence cometh my help Psalms 121:1 Sunrise...

Monday, March 24, 2014

The Promise of Spring--By Elaine George--Canada

The Promise of Spring I Will Kiss you While you sleep Lady dressed in white And melt your cold heart made of ice Then You Will rise Liquefie...

Friday, March 21, 2014

Cradle My Tears, Moon--By Nikko Palmario--Philippines

Cradle My Tears, Moon The moon's bow beckons to me, wind's frosty fingers entwining mine, and I lay myself on the balcony's ledg...

Windblown or…More--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Windblown or…More Wheat grains left blowing in the wind become chaff--part of the dust. Reaped…refined, the kernels blend into fine sifted f...

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Limerick--By Arthur Ford--United States

Jimmy, as odd as can be Was obsessed with brevity, He always said, "fridge," Used only the abridged And fished from his tub, not t...

The Poet's Soul--By Stacy Savage--United States

The Poet's Soul A poem is expressions from the heart. A poem is a painting of words from the poet's imagination to the blank canvas ...

Monday, March 17, 2014

Lower the Mat--By Cindy Evans--United States

Lower the Mat Just as the friends in the Bible lowered their friend on a mat through the roof, may I be someone that takes you to Jesus to d...

Young Proposal--By Robert A. Dufresne--United States

Young Proposal She lay slipping into slumber gently dreaming, her tousled hair draped across her down pillow, dwelling on the memory, her fa...

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Changing Focus--By Charlene McCutcheon

Changing Focus Every way wanting to get better and better. She tried hard to live the law to the letter. Knowing well His laws were right an...

All Things Beautiful--By Robert L. Hinshaw--United States

All Things Beautiful When growing up on the farm even at 'round the age of three, I began to notice simple, yet beautiful things that su...

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Poet of the Month--Maurice J. Reynolds

The Wave By Maurice J. Reynolds The wave begins to form, rising higher and higher until it reaches its peak. I watch in awe as it howls i...

Freedom to Do Wrong--By Suzanne Delaney--United States

Freedom to Do Wrong A prisoner hung himself in his cell. He could not live without freedom. How cruel jail seems! How hard to endure confine...

Friday, March 14, 2014

crossword puzzle...--By Poppy Herrin--United States

crossword puzzle d o w n a c r o s s spaces between us words cannot fill Poppy Herrin is married to the love of her life Jason, and together...

Good Friendship--By Patricia Ann Farnsworth-Simpson--Canary Islands

Good Friendship Good friends are wonderful that is true Openly supporting you in all you do Offering to be there whenever there's need D...

Thursday, March 13, 2014

April--By Janet Vick--United States

April As gypsy winds ensnare the inner child with jasmine blossoms scenting up the air and spring’s inspiring rebirth...nature’s wild awaken...

Triumph with Christ--By Christina R. Jussaume--United States

Triumph with Christ Fear not any outcome The Lord will guide your steps Chaos may be around Read Bible trusting faith You are on firmest gro...

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Special Feature Collaborative Poem--By Kathryn Collins, United States and Terry O'Leary, France

Only I Decide My Fate By Kathryn Collins and Terry O'Leary At times when I am dark and deep joy but flickering dim, I upon the portal ke...

Domestic Scene--By David Austin--United States

Domestic Scene by the alley paint bare and splintered this leaning green fence inside safe in their garden two old women chattering Da...

Thoughts and Feelings--By Jean Calkins--United States

Thoughts and Feelings Love hurts. If that is your motto, that is the kind of relationship you will create. Love heals. Believe it, and you w...

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

From City To Rusticity--By Ndaba Sibanda--Saudi Arabia

From City To Rusticity They sought to escape the distractions of a busy life, the bustles and hustles of the city; Then they packed their ba...

In Troubled Dreams--By Tim Ryerson--United States

In Troubled Dreams Abandoned in the fifties after the war A freight elevator stuck between floors Obsolete machinery, splintered old chairs ...

Monday, March 10, 2014

Evening Ballet--By Joann Grisetti--United States

Evening Ballet we begin our dance you brush, I wash my face you floss, I brush and so on until we finish, the last pirouette into the bed th...

Shopping Wars--by Peter Dome--United Kingdom

Shopping Wars Phew! I survived! It's crazy out there. Just came back from town, and it's been hell I swear. Had to battle through th...

Sunday, March 9, 2014

A St. Paddy’s Day Kyrielle--By Andrea Dietrich--United States

A St. Paddy’s Day Kyrielle St. Paddy’s Day has come. At dawn, Wake up and put a smile on! The birds are whistling cheerily This day of green...

Stages--By Richard Sponaugle--United States

Stages One dawn the chocolate night will melt; I’ll rise not to inhale Hellish flames, but the baptized rug where I’d knelt, and begged God ...

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