Thursday, June 6, 2024

Lilac Dream

A L O H A From Honolulu!


The Moon is always there.
A half blink of shadow,
a crescent of an eyelash,
opulent in fullness, spellbound
in nothingness, and a friend.
   Carolyn Riker





If you can't explain it
to a six year old, you don't
understand it yourself.
    Einstein


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Green is nice, but oh so plain,
Time to paint the world insane!

Jacaranda standing tall,
The prettiest surprise of all!
 Shower of confetti bright,
Like fairies dipped
In lavender light.

Her sidewalk turned
A wonderland,
Of carpet soft and
Oh so grand!
Among the petals
Light and sweet,
A lilac dream
Beneath our feet.

Inside it's shade
A world transformed,
Magic land
Where dreams are born.
       Cloudia Charters





If you are ever caught in a trap,
just relax as much as you can
and it will become a trapeze!



When I am silent,
I have thunder
hidden inside.
   Rumi  


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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia


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27 comments:

Teresa said...

Pixie wants to play on the shadow trapeze! Love the post and your ode to jacaranda!

Cloudia said...

Thanks T!

roentare said...


If you can't explain it
to a six year old, you don't
understand it yourself.
Einstein
So well said!

Elephant's Child said...

Love your tribute to one of the most festive trees.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Love the pretty sky and moon capture!
Cute photo of the dog walker.
The tree and poem are lovely.
I love the shadow shot.
Take care, have a great day!

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Wonderful poem Cloudia. Thank you.

God bless.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Especially love the half blink crescent moon image!

Tom said...

...Jacarandas are a delight, I remember when we first saw them in Kula.

s.c said...

Those quotes of Einstein are indeed very special. What a brain there was.

Jenn Jilks said...

I do enjoy your poems!

Barbara Rogers said...

Great photos and quotes, and your sharing of Jacaranda...just perfect!

Anvilcloud said...

I am not sure about the Einstein quote but I do take his point in general.

Kathy G said...

I had never seen a jacaranda tree until we started visiting our son in California. They are beautiful.

RedPat said...

I have never seen those trees but it sounds wonderful to be near them, Cloudia. ;-)

LoveT. said...

Wonderful post, i love the Einstein Quote.

Cloudia said...

Thanks friends. We enjoy your visits so very much. Aloha!

Iris Flavia said...

Einstein was a very clever man...

Christine said...

Lovely -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Mike said...

Awesome first pic.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

The quote from Einstein is perfect! I did love your poem about the Jacaranda and the photo you posted with it. Those flowers remind me of the wysteria that grows here in the South.
Blessings, Cloudia!

Bill said...

Beautiful photos and quotes, Cloudia.

Cloudia said...

It is really such a joy to see each of you here. Thanks so much Aloha

Lydia C. Lee said...

That Einstien quote is fantastic! Good find. #FloralFridayFoto

Jim said...

Beautiful.

magiceye said...

Aloha Namaste πŸ™

Photo Cache said...

I really like the Einstein quote. Somebody told me that a long time ago, I didn't realize it was from Einstein.

Worth a Thousand Words

William Kendall said...

Lots for dogs to sniff.