Thursday, December 26, 2024

Plenteous

 A L O H A  from
H O N O L U L U

In stillness joy unfolds,  
Whispers to the heart,  
Dawn awakens the flowers 
Inspiring the soul’s own art...




Breathe deep,
Let silence bloom,  
A smile within
Evaporating gloom...




Let worries drift
Like autumn leaves
In joy’s embrace
My spirit weaves,  
A tapestry of peace
By grace.






So smile inwardly
Let it grow,  
A river of light
In joy’s sweet flow.
     Cloudia Charters 




Christmas is not a time 
nor a season, but 
a state of mind. 
To cherish peace and goodwill, 
to be plenteous in mercy, 
is to have the real 
spirit of Christmas.
    Calvin Coolidge

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26 comments:

  1. roentareDecember 26, 2024 at 12:48 AM

    What a beautiful quote by Calvin Coolidge! It's a wonderful reminder that the true spirit of Christmas goes beyond just the festivities and decorations. Embracing peace, goodwill, and mercy are timeless values that we can carry with us throughout the year.

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  2. Elephant's ChildDecember 26, 2024 at 1:48 AM

    You, Pixie and Calvin have the right idea.

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  3. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 26, 2024 at 4:37 AM

    Hi Pixie!

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  4. s.cDecember 26, 2024 at 5:34 AM

    I'll just stick with Pixies quote.

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  5. eileeninmdDecember 26, 2024 at 6:13 AM

    Love the photos, the beach and flowers look beautiful.
    Pixie is cute and I like the Coolidge quote.
    Take care, have a great day!

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  6. TomDecember 26, 2024 at 7:18 AM

    ...Plenteous, a word that I've never used.

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  7. AnvilcloudDecember 26, 2024 at 7:28 AM

    Here's to inner peace and joy in this season.

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  8. RedPatDecember 26, 2024 at 9:31 AM

    A rainbow at the beach - perfect, Cloudia. ;-)

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  9. Kathy GDecember 26, 2024 at 9:47 AM

    Thank you.

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  10. John A HillDecember 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM

    One of the things I love most about your pics (especially in the winter) are the pics of flowers. I'll be in the tropics for four weeks beginning mid-January. I can't wait to enjoy the the tropical flora. Maybe I'll post a few pics of my own.

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  11. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 26, 2024 at 10:58 AM

    I so love your beautiful poem today, Cloudia, and the marvelous photos. Blessings!

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  12. SharonDecember 26, 2024 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful words from a beautiful place. Thanks.

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  13. TeresaDecember 26, 2024 at 11:51 AM

    I love the phrase "river of light" and its paired picture. Pixie is obviously lying there smiling inwardly. Great poem today.

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  14. MichelleDecember 26, 2024 at 12:59 PM

    Christmas greetings to you and Pixie! Thank you for linking up :)

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  15. ChristineDecember 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM

    Season's Greetings! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  16. Lydia C. LeeDecember 26, 2024 at 3:25 PM

    Hope you had a happy Christmas

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  17. BillDecember 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful poem, Cloudia.

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  18. Gillena CoxDecember 26, 2024 at 5:43 PM

    ALOHA Cloudia
    Seasons Greetings

    Much❤️💚love

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  19. JimDecember 26, 2024 at 6:56 PM

    Good rainbow capture.

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  20. magiceyeDecember 26, 2024 at 7:52 PM

    Beautiful captures and captions.

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  21. Debra She Who SeeksDecember 27, 2024 at 8:28 AM

    Photos full of aloha!

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  22. Fundy BlueDecember 27, 2024 at 1:05 PM

    Aloha, Cloudia! Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of places I love in Honolulu! Wishing you all the best in 2025! ❤️

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  23. DVArtistDecember 27, 2024 at 1:33 PM

    I love that you posted twice. Wonderful photos and Pixie seems to be in charges. Thank you for joining FFO and Happy New Year.

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  24. Yogi♪♪♪December 27, 2024 at 5:20 PM

    Wonderful post!

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  25. J.P. AlexanderDecember 27, 2024 at 5:24 PM

    Lindas imagenes . Te deseo un genial año nuevo. Te mando un beso.

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  26. Stefan JanssonDecember 28, 2024 at 3:00 AM

    Always nice when you spot a rainbow.

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