For Karen O Leary

For Karen O'Leary Dear friend, you have blessed my life, serving as a guiding star in deepest strife. Your decision to leave, I understand for it seems your talents are in demand. Your poems are featured in venues worldwide; the success of your book must fill you with pride Thank you for sharing your poetry with us -- perhaps six years here is just enough to hone your skills and embark on new ventures. You will surely succeed in all your endeavors. Your presence will sorely be missed on the Soup, so please stay in touch; keep me in the loop. Our calls and emails will continue; I wish you blessings in all you do. Love to Karen, Carolyn Devonshire *Written for Cyndi's challenge in honor of Karen O'Leary who has recently posted her "good-bye" to the Soup.