Monday, November 18, 2024

Where Flowers Bloom

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Normal day, let me be
aware of the treasure you are.
Let me learn from you,
love you, savor you, bless you
before you depart. Let me not
pass you by in quest of some
rare and perfect tomorrow.
Mary Jean Irion


Where flowers bloom
so does hope.
  Lady Bird Johnson



Your contributions are greater

than you probably realize. What you do has
positive impacts that
you may never
see or know. 
   Chere Clark






In the face
of stormy skies,
I choose to smile
not shut my eyes.
When shadows loom
And threaten near,
Let's create hope
Manufacturing cheer.
Each knowing chuckle
Builds a bridge so strong
It carries us
Where we belong.
From sorrow's soil
Joy can grow
Secret garden
No one knows.
Let's plant our dreams
In this troubled ground,
Raising laughter's
Healing sound.
Cloudia Charters




I make the most
of all that comes
and the least
of all that goes. 
Sara Teasdale



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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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22 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

That gorgeous rainbow lifts my heart. Thank you.

roentare said...

Always a fan of your words and pictures

eileeninmd said...

Love your words Cloudia, very inspiring.
Beautiful rainbow! Take care, have a great week!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Our dreams can and will grow even in troubled soil. Great inspiration and photos, Cloudia!

Anvilcloud said...

I like the idea of planting dreams on troubled ground.

Barbara Rogers said...

Lady Bird was exactly right - flowers!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Hi Pixie!

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful photos, Loved the post.

Tom said...

...bloom like a flower!

John A Hill said...

Where flowers bloom --
There has been some rain
There has been some sun
There has been growth
It's a good place

Sharon said...

What a great photo of Pixie! I love that quote about flowers.

Sandee said...

Great photography and even better quotes. Beautiful Pixie tops it off.

Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

RedPat said...

That rainbow shot is amazing, Cloudia. ;-)

Teresa said...

I love your poem and the amazing rainbow. The surfer video is also fun.

MELODY JACOB said...

Such a beautiful reminder to cherish the present moment and appreciate the treasures of everyday life. Mary Jean Irion's words truly inspire mindfulness and gratitude.

I just shared a new post, and I invite you to read: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/11/lessons-to-learn-from-lost-children.html

Mae Travels said...

I’m grateful to you for sharing a glimpse of beautiful Hawaii every week!

magiceye said...

Beautiful photos and lovely poem.

My name is Erika. said...

I hope I can grown a lot from sorrow's soil. Beautifully put Cloudia. Happy T day.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Your poem is beautiful and sincere. I loved the cute little boy with the drink. It was perfect for T this week, dear Cloudia.

Got "Failed to Publish," but will keep trying.

CJ Kennedy said...

Uplifting sentiments and Pixie looks so regal. Happy T Day

Bill said...

Love your poem, you are very good expressing your creative words and then adding a beautiful photo to accompany it.

Lisca said...

I love the Chere Clark quote. I think we'll never know what impact we make. Also love the photo of the smiling child. Your posts are always so positive. You inspire me. (You should join Friday Smiles).
Happy (belated) T-Day,
Lisca