A L O H A From Honolulu!
Allow yourself to trust joy
and embrace it.
You will find you dance
with everything.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Beyond the Chinese Cemetery
Down through the lush green valley
The sun paints the sky
Waikiki towers rise down there
Like distant tiny giants
clustered at the shore-
Born under the Manchu-led
Qing empire,
final imperial dynasty in
Chinese history.
Lived in the last years of the
sovereign Kingdom of Hawaii,
experiencing the overthrow.
Citizen of the short-lived Republic.
Died in the (U.S.) Territory of Hawaii
just three years before US
Statehood for the Isles.
What stories he must have lived!
Be not inhospitable to strangers
lest they be angels in disguise.
[Volkswagen Van Mailbox!]
In the cherry blossom's shade
there's no such thing
as a stranger.
Kobayashi Issa
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Love You,
Magnanimous Pixie
&
Cloudia
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17 comments:
Thank you. And Pixie. Always.
Thanks for taking us on an outing to the Chinese cemetery and showing us the views. Pixie and the cat by the VW van mailbox both look like they are incognito angels.
I really like the first shot of a monk. Really peaceful
Hello,
I love that cute mailbox and your Pixie.
The Orchid tree is beautiful.
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend.
...I have visited a number of beautiful Chinese cemeteries.
I have never seen a Chinese cemetary, Cloudia. What a peaceful resting place.
Great photos and quotes and an intriguing story about the person who died. I love intriguing stories.
I was geocaching in a forgotten cemetery in rural Idaho years ago and come across the grave of a man who fought for the south in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and then later converted to Mormonism and pushed a cart from Missouri to Salt Lake City and then later walked to Idaho to homestead. Another person who lived a full life.
I would have liked to visit that cemetery. It gives such a peaceful vibe.
The cat on the walkway is so black it almost looks like it's photo shopped in.
Embrace joy! And dance! ;-)
Wonderful shots.
yes, the valley so green and beautiful.....
I hope you are having a good weekend! I love the picture with the "guard" cat.
These are wonderful! Your first photo spoke to me today, though I love all of them. Wishing you and Pixie a very happy weekend :)
Amazing clicks, Loved the post.
Your photos today are beautiful. The view of the modern skyline beyond the traditional graves is very serene.
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Pixie looks relaxed!
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