Monday, June 9, 2025

More Than Gold

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
 It always amazes me 
to think
 that every house 
on every street 
is full of so many stories; 
so many triumphs 
and tragedies, 
and all we see 
are yards and driveways. 
Glenn Close




A moonlit hush 
drapes the window,
silver threads weaving 
through the quiet.

Our pillows bloom 
like soft magnolias
As the night hums 
in velvet tones.

Outside, the world 
is a snow globe
shaken 
by gentle dreams.

Inside, we nestle
two fireflies
glowing warm 
against the chill.

Here, in our 
small universe of 
hush and heart,
we are safe.
       Cloudia Charters



Angry people want you 
to see how powerful 
they are. 
Loving people want 
you to see how 
powerful you are. 
  Chief Red Eagle




The best way to cheer 
yourself up is to try to 
cheer somebody else up.
Mark Twain 






Sweet, cheerful words, 
coming from a kind heart,
are worth more 
than gold and gems. 
    Rosella Rice



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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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27 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Lovely poem, photos and sweet Pixie.

Katerinas Blog said...

Good morning Clοudia!
Great street photo!!
Your poem is very beautiful indeed if we see good dreams our pillows bloom!!
Pixie is relaxing peacefully at home!!

Elephant's Child said...

in our
small universe of
hush and heart,
we are safe.
These are wonderful lines.
And huge thanks to Canada. Empathy should indeed have no borders.

Cloudia said...

Thanks Linda

Cloudia said...

Thank You

Andrew said...

That's good of Canada to set up the hotline, proving it is not the American people that are the problem.

MELODY JACOB said...

That quote about houses holding so many stories is truly profound. Your poem about the "moonlit hush" creates such a peaceful image. And the wisdom about loving people wanting you to see your own power is a beautiful thought. www.melodyjacob.com

Stewart M said...

I love the pictures of the Moon. I have just come in from a moonlight walk, it's a special kind of light I think. Shows the world in a really different light - it's all shape and movement, and I am not distracted by colours.

Cheers - Stewart M, Wilsons Prom National Park, Victoria, Australia

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful words, Amazing sky view. Mural looks great. Beautiful flowers. Cute Pixie :)

roentare said...

Both Glenn Close's reflection and Cloudia Charters' poem remind us how much life quietly pulses behind every window, glowing softly in the stillness of night

eileeninmd said...

Love your poems and quotes today!
The moon photos and blooms are lovely.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!

Tom said...

...juices come plants, milk comes from mammals.

Anvilcloud said...

Have a great day and week way over yonder.

RedPat said...

A wonderful post. Love your poem, Cloudia. ;-)

Barbara Rogers said...

I loved your nighttime photo and the poem...which-ever came first! And the women on the motor scooter in a split second of their enjoyment in the sunshine.

DeniseinVA said...

Always enjoy reading these wise words and looking at Hawaii through your camera lens. Pixie is adorable! Thank you also for adding the hotline number, a lifeline that's open, does the heart good.

Kathy G said...

When I walk in neighborhoods I'm always looking at the yards and driveways. I will have to remember to expand my consciousness and think about the people who live there.

And it looks like Ripple is sold in the grocery stores close to my house. I will have to check it out.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Lovely Post and Pixie

DVArtist said...

Love this post. You are right about power and people.

Teresa said...

Pixie is so cute today. She looks like she is studying something. Great poem, too.

Kay G. said...

Beautiful words, thank you. Aloha!

magiceye said...

Lovely captures and captions!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I love the Glenn Close quote and the palm trees. Love your poem and the one by Twain, too. Hurray for Canada. They know it's tRump, not us doing the damage. I've not heard about Ripple, but it sounds delicious. And a great drink for T this Tuesday, too! Thanks for sharing.

Lisca said...

Glen Close is right. We don't realize that each house has a story and his-tory.
I love the quote by Chief Red Eagle.
Pixie looks so lovely. I have a street cat that looks just like her. I must try and take a picture of her to show you.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

My name is Erika. said...

I agree with Lisca about Glenn Close's quote. You always have the best quotes, and fun photos too. Say hi to Pixie, and I hope you are having a great T day.

William Kendall said...

Gorgeous skies.

Rambling Woods said...

I am so stressed that I keep telling myself that my family is safe....<<Here, in our
small universe of
hush and heart,
we are safe.