Sunday, April 6, 2025

Grab All The Grounded You Can

 A L O H A  From
H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

Old age, believe me, is
a good and pleasant thing.
It is true you are gently
shouldered off the stage,
but then you are given
such a comfortable front stall
as spectator.
Confucius



When one with honeyed words
but evil mind
Persuades the mob,
great woes befall the state.
Euripides, Orestes


They were all dressed 
in their finest 
as though life really were 
some magical stage play 
in which every moment 
ought to be illuminated 
with its own bright spotlight.
 Anna Godbersen





The world is a stage,
 but the play 
is badly cast. 
Oscar Wilde







Beneath the moon’s
Soft silver gleam,
The world dissolves
Into a dream.

Petals close
Stars take flight,
Healing pervades
This quiet night.

A breath, a sigh
In stillness deep,
My soul surrenders
Gladly to sleep.

Where rivers glow
My memories play,
With dreams of tomorrow
As I drift away.
     Cloudia Charters

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Love You,
Pixie & Me


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34 comments:

  1. magiceyeApril 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM

    Gorgeous photos, wonderful quotes and lovely poetry! Aloha!

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  2. Katerinas BlogApril 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM

    Good morning Claudia!!
    Wonderful photos!
    I really liked your poem,
    under the moonlight the most incredible things happen!
    I also liked the quote about old age, it is certainly more difficult for those who have learned to be protagonists in life!!

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  3. Elephant's ChildApril 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM

    Love that Confucious quote - and am much happier as a spectator than a player.

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  4. s.cApril 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM

    Here we say that growing old is not for wimps.

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  5. roentareApril 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM

    That quote with Confucius is a stunning wisdom

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  6. AnvilcloudApril 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM

    Thanks for your thoughtful comment over at mine. Scores of people are being impacted by that madman.

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  7. TomApril 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM

    ...being grounded is a wonderful thing.

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  8. RedPatApril 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM

    Great quotes today. I love your poem with the pic of the sleepy Pixie, Cloudia. ;-)

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  9. SharonApril 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM

    Oh wow, your dream poem is simply lovely. Have a beautiful day!

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  10. eileeninmdApril 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM

    Love the tree and plants and Pixie of course.
    The dream poem is wonderful.
    Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!

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  11. TeresaApril 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM

    Love your poem and the great quotes today. Pixie looks like she is enjoying sweet dreams.

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  12. Martha Jane OrlandoApril 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM

    Perfect poem for the perfect cat! Blessings, Cloudia!

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  13. Barbara RogersApril 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM

    Im pretty sure that cats dream!

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  14. DVArtistApril 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM

    Wonderful photos and Pixie looks so content. I will say that as far as I am concerned Confucius got this one wrong. LOL

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  15. Jenn JilksApril 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM

    Well done on the poem! I know April used to be poetry month, but I just don't have it in me!

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  16. CloudiaApril 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks My Friends! Fond Aloha

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  17. Linda's Relaxing LairApril 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM

    Such a great post, Claudia. Beautiful photos and lovely poetry. I believe I followed your posts from my old blog years ago. I am so happy to have found you again. 💕

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  18. Linda's Relaxing LairApril 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM

    So sorry, I thought sure I typed Cloudia

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  19. MikeApril 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM

    The red outfit girl, what is on the bottom of her foot? It looks like a 2x4.

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  20. SamiApril 7, 2025 at 4:27 AM

    Art imitating life it seems :) Palm trees on the wall and right in front of it. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cloudia.

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  21. SandeeApril 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful photography and beautiful quotes. The most beautiful is Pixie.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

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

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  22. rupam sarmaApril 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful poem, Amazing series of photos. Mural looks great. Cute Pixie :)
    Have a nice week ahead.

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  23. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM

    I love the Oscar Wilde quote. He might be talking about our politicians in DC. I love the palms, too. What a beautiful poem for a beautiful Pixie.

    Of course, I was blown away by that lovely young lady i that two piece outfit dressed like a "magical stage play" and carrying a bottle of water. It's perfect for T this Tuesday, dear Cloudia.

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  24. William KendallApril 8, 2025 at 8:06 AM

    Pixie looks content.

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  25. My name is Erika.April 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful blue skies. WE've had so much wet and grey weather. Hugs and Happy T day to you and Pixie.

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  26. CJ KennedyApril 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM

    The quote from Euripides certainly holds true for today. Pixie dreams. She so cute. Happy T Day

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  27. LiscaApril 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM

    Euripedes had foresight. His quote is very appropriate.
    Happy belated T-Day,
    Lisca

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  28. Rambling WoodsApril 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM

    Love your poem.....

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  29. Arun GoyalApril 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM

    Your words of wisdom is something that gives me inspiration to start my day with positivity. The hibiscus bloom is stunning. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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