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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
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia
What a beautiful text and encouragement to get through our dark days.
ReplyDeleteJust as every night is followed by a cool morning!!
Have a beautiful day!
Glorious rainbow.
ReplyDeleteGreat to look to the photo's and read again. Balsam for a troubled mind.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rainbow! Love your poem and Pixie!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
What a gentle, luminous reminder that even in our darkest hours, light and companionship quietly wait to return
ReplyDelete“ Dawn will come
ReplyDeleteAs dawns have done,
Uncurling the light
Of a quiet sun. ”
Well done. 👍
I am glad that the threat of a tsunami has receded. There are not many places to flee to in Hawaii. Stay safe.
ReplyDelete...great to see the hula dancers.
ReplyDeleteOK, 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!
ReplyDeleteThoughtful words today, Cloudia. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to do a little diagonal dance today.
ReplyDeleteAgain, such a lovely poem, Cloudia, and I had to chuckle at Pixie's observation. Yes, good news about the tsunami NOT happening. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem and I like the dancers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteCute Pixie!
ReplyDeleteI love Pixie's riddle. Can she dance the hula yet?
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. I hope you are safe from any tsunami.
ReplyDeleteI don't write poetry but I love to read poems. Sure had such truth in them, gave me food for thought. Love the analogy. Blessings
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