Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Rest Here

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H O N O L U L U

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When night feels long And hope is small, Shadows shifting On the wall. Remember: Dawn will come As dawns have done, Uncurling the light Of a quiet sun. Breathe slow. Rest here. Dark will pass. Soft morning heals With dewy grass. You’re not alone Let sorrow mend; Daylight seeks you Friend to friend. Cloudia Charters



Earth’s crammed
with heaven
and every common bush
afire with God Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
Aurora Leigh




Life doesn't always 
move in straight lines.
Sometimes you have to 
dance diagonally to find your way.
The most exciting journeys are 
rarely vertical or horizontal.
When in doubt, 
step out on the diagonal; 
that’s where the world 
opens up!
Don’t fear the diagonal. 
Chase it!
The diagonal path offers 
the greatest perspective.







Why did the cat walk 
diagonally across 
the living room?
Because she heard 
that’s where the best 
“purrspective” is!
Slant-astic!
Pixie



ꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧꢧ

Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

17 comments:

Katerinas Blog said...

What a beautiful text and encouragement to get through our dark days.
Just as every night is followed by a cool morning!!
Have a beautiful day!

William Kendall said...

Glorious rainbow.

s.c said...

Great to look to the photo's and read again. Balsam for a troubled mind.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful rainbow! Love your poem and Pixie!
Take care, have a great day!

roentare said...

What a gentle, luminous reminder that even in our darkest hours, light and companionship quietly wait to return

Anvilcloud said...

“ Dawn will come
As dawns have done,
Uncurling the light
Of a quiet sun. ”

Well done. 👍

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I am glad that the threat of a tsunami has receded. There are not many places to flee to in Hawaii. Stay safe.

Tom said...

...great to see the hula dancers.

Barbara Rogers said...

OK, choosing the diagonal shuffle today. I noted a map yesterday was skewed such that north was in the upper left hand corner, rather than directly at the top. So it's a start on a different approach to things!

RedPat said...

Thoughtful words today, Cloudia. ;-)

Sharon said...

I'm going to do a little diagonal dance today.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Again, such a lovely poem, Cloudia, and I had to chuckle at Pixie's observation. Yes, good news about the tsunami NOT happening. Blessings!

Michelle said...

A lovely poem and I like the dancers!

Rajani Rehana said...

Beautiful blog

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Cute Pixie!

Teresa said...

I love Pixie's riddle. Can she dance the hula yet?

DVArtist said...

Wonderful post. I hope you are safe from any tsunami.