Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Night Ducks

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
Gratitude is one of the most
powerful human emotions.
Once expressed, it changes
attitude, brightens outlook,
and broadens our perspective.
Germany Kent



When I use the camera, I often feel like I know part of the people or places I come in contact with. Christophe Agou








I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains. Anne Frank



Under a garden light’s Gentle beam, They cluster softly, Lost in their dreams.
At day's end When the cool dusk falls, Night ducks gather By the willow walls. Reeds whisper endearments To the drifting breeze, Fireflies dance Among those willow trees. One feathered friend with a sleepy quack, Glides through shadows Then circles back. While the night ducks murmur By their silvery streams, Cradled in darkness Woven with dreams. Ducks at night In a hush so deep, Turn the pond Into a cradle of sleep. Cloudia Charters



Negative people need 
drama like oxygen. 
Stay positive, it'll 
take their breath away.
               Tony Gaskins


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Love,
Cloudia & Pixie

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10 comments:

Katerinas Blog said...

Ooo Thank you so much Clοudia for this wonderful start to the day!!
Have a wonderful day!!

Cloudia said...

Thank You friend ☺️

roentare said...

Both quotes speak to the transformative power of attention. Gratitude, as Germany Kent notes, shifts the way we see the world from within, while Christophe Agou reminds us that the camera allows us to connect deeply with the world outside ourselves.

Elephant's Child said...

Gratitude is the gift that keeps giving.
Thank you so much for your night ducks. Still smiling here.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Lovely post!

Teresa said...

Pixie's quiet stare is enough to take away the breath of the biggest drama queens :)

Andrew said...

I really like your duck poem. It gives a sense of peace.

s.c said...

The great thing about your blog is that it forces you to think about things that otherwise wouldn't occur to you. Have to say that takes effort but worth it.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful views and a cute Goldfinch.
Your poem is lovely.
Take care, have a great day!

Anvilcloud said...

That is quite a quote from Anne Frank considering her circumstances.