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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18 comments:

  1. Katerinas BlogJune 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM

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

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  2. roentareJune 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM

    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.

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  3. Elephant's ChildJune 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM

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

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  4. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJune 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM

    Lovely post!

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  5. TeresaJune 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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

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  6. AndrewJune 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM

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

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  7. s.cJune 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM

    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.

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  8. eileeninmdJune 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM

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

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  9. AnvilcloudJune 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM

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

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  10. Barbara RogersJune 24, 2025 at 8:17 AM

    Great quotes all...going to borrow that last one!

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  11. RedPatJune 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM

    Love the night duck poem, Cloudia. ;-)

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  12. Martha Jane OrlandoJune 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM

    Such lyrical imagery in your poem about the night ducks, Cloudia. Well done! And I'll choose a gratitude attitude every day of the week.

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  13. Gillena CoxJune 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM

    Lovely quotes and imaged
    Happy Tuesday
    My Tuesday Linky is uo, join in

    Much♡love

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  14. Mary KirklandJune 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM

    The ducks and rainbow are so pretty and cute.

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  15. SandeeJune 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM

    I love Pixie and the last quote the best. It does take their breath away.

    Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches to beautiful Pixie. ♥

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  16. TomJune 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM

    ...long shadows and a rainbow, I love it.

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  17. Kathy GJune 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM

    The tropical flower tucked on top of the walk button made me smile.

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