Sunday, December 29, 2024

Promise Louder Than a Thousand Complaints

 A L O H A  From  
H O N O L U L U

Laughter is the sun 
that drives winter 
from the human face. 
  Victor Hugo






You are more powerful 
than you know; 
you are beautiful
 just as you are. 
 Melissa Etheridge





Every one goes astray, 
but the least imprudent 
are they who repent 
the soonest.
Voltaire






Grievance binds
The spirit's wings
Trapped in amber
Of discontent

Each muttered lament
Forges another link
In the heavy chain
Of suffering

Unclench your hands
Breathe instead.
Acceptance blooms
When resistance fades

Silence speaks louder
Than a thousand complaints 
Wisdom dances
In the space
Between words.
  Cloudia Charters 


ୱୱୱୱୱୱୱୱୱୱୱୱୱ
Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie




The Promised Land always
 lies on the other side 
of a Wilderness.
                     Havelock Ellis


16 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Love your quote - and the sunny Santa.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,
I love all your photos and your beautiful words.
The mural is cute. Take care and enjoy these last days of 2024.
I wish you all the best in 2025, Happy New Year!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Hi Pixie!

s.c said...

That Santa in a boat is a real special. Nice.

gigi-hawaii said...

How nice of Santa! Just in Hawaii is such an arrival. Pretty unique.

Anvilcloud said...

I know what Hugo meant, but wintry faces can be quite pleasant. 😀

Tom said...

...I have seen many Santa in Hawaii over the years.

John A Hill said...

I love the poem, Cloudia.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Barbara Rogers said...

I really appreciate your poetry, Cloudia. I know you have published some, but it's so great of you to share it every day here.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

The last stanza in your poem spoke deeply to me today, Cloudia. Blessings for the New Year!

RedPat said...

Love Santa in Hawaii, Cloudia. ;-)

Kathy G said...

Today my favorite was your poem

Michelle said...

We are all powerful creatures and just doubting ourselves.

J.P. Alexander said...

Me gusta tu gato. Ten una linda semana.

J.P. Alexander said...

Lindo poema. Me gusto tu gato y la flor. Te mando un beso.

DVArtist said...

Some very nice photos. I do like that first quote to.