A L O H A From Honolulu!
For me, the vast marvel
is to be alive.
For man, or for flowers
or beast or bird, the
supreme triumph is to be
most vividly and perfectly alive.
Al Purdy
Side by side,
we step onto the gleam,
A metal river,
flowing up, it seems.
Laughter dances,
light as summer breeze,
Riding together we
climb with joyful ease.
Each rise a promise,
sung into the air,
Of dreams we chase
and futures yet to share.
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Within the Temple's crimson gate,
Incense serves it's fragrant fate.
Gold and gilt, a vibrant sight,
As New Year dawns,
with wishes bright.
Though traditions ever
evolve and shift,
This temple holds
a love that lifts.
In shared hearts
and incense haze,
The soul of Chinese
New Year stays.
I'm youth, I'm joy,
I'm a little bird that has
broken out of the egg.
James M. Barrie
ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ ꑗ
Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie
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Linking to
Some might say 'old dog,'
I say 'vintage treasure.'
Their love shines brighter
with each grey hair.
Every day with this old friend
is a gift. *
* This is my neighbor's dog.
He may not jump as high,
but those farts still reach
impressive distances!
27 comments:
The Neighbour's dog is calm and tamed
Yes. Thanks
Dog farts can be deadly.
Pixie has been woken by dog barks.
Wonderful quotes as always. An older dog is rather sad, yet they change and become so wonderful at the same time. As for the gas passing, it is a diet thing usually. None of us have that issue thankfully. With four of us, Mom might pass out if we all started farting, LOL!
...rise up and shine.
Very nice post. I really like the temple. Have a nice day today.
Lovely post! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Sweet kitty header photo and awesome neighbor's doggie too ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Such a funny comment about the dog's flatulence! Loved the poetry here, Cloudia.
Blessings!
Like that shot on the escalator for some reason and the words that go with it, Cloudia. Nice old dog. ;-)
You really waxed poetic today, Cloudia. Beautiful verses! I love the shot of the God of Wealth. It is a new version of him for me. Pixie looks like she's reacting to a barrage from your friend's canine "old fart."
Thanks so much friends! Each of you is received here as a gift for which we are grateful. Have a beautiful day filled with aloha
Wow@! Fantastic post
Much♡love
Let's all go ride on metal river. LOL
You do match your quotes and photos really well.
Those were all good ones and your header photo is super cool. I enjoyed the elder dog story too. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Thanks! Much Appreciated - each of you!
Wonderful photos and lovely poetry!
Lovely photos. Have a great week.
Worth a Thousand Words
Beautiful sky.
I'm really enjoying your poems!
Great poems & pics. Pixie is so adorable. Your neighbors dog reminds me of our son Jeremy's little rat terrier Bandit. He lived to a ripe old age of 18 and he adored our son. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Oh my goodness, you have hit a new high this week. All of the pictures and poetry are excellent and I love the little old dog and of course Pixie. But who is it that is peeking through the screen on the top? Do we know this kitty? It is always a pleasure, Claudia ...
Andrea @ From the Sol
Beautiful pictures and poems, Cloudia! I've been enjoying your wonderful city and its Chinese New Years celebrations! Aloha!
Oh the doggie farts....YUP lol!
Nothing quite like a sweet, old dog....but, dog farts can wipe you out! lol Thanks for linking up and give a kiss to Pixie :)
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