Sunday, August 24, 2025

Truly Rich

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
Puowaina Crater, "Punchbowl" *

Every season is one of becoming, but not always one of blooming. Be gracious with your ever-evolving self.
B. Oakman


Puowaina Crater, Other side 
Be aware of what season you are in and give yourself the grace to be there.
Kristen Dalton


 Fringed hibiscus 
(Hibiscus schizopetalus). 
 Common names include:
Japanese Lantern, Chinese Lantern
& Coral Hibiscus.



Sun kisses my face
Dark glasses left 
on the table—
Light blesses my walk.

Morning opens wide
Soft warmth 
across my eyelids,
Each step full of grace.

I greet the bright day
Unshielded, free 
and grateful—
Thank you, gentle sun.
     Cloudia Charters 
                              




Good hearts speak the same language even though we come from different cultures and backgrounds. We are all here now and we are all walking the path of good and peace together with caring instead of selfishness and that's why we are the true rich ones. 
     Pixie 


亜亜亜亜亜亜亜亜亜亜亜亜亜亜
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia




 

Detail of the 1926 American Trust Company Building in Petaluma, California, now better known as the Wells-Fargo Building.

* Puowaina Crater, commonly known as Punchbowl, is a volcanic tuff cone in Honolulu, Hawaii, now home to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The crater, formed by a volcanic blast 75,000 to 100,000 years ago, was historically used for human sacrifices. Today, it serves as a peaceful resting place for over 80,000 U.S. military personnel, with the "Hill of Sacrifice" being its most common Hawaiian translation.

12 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Huge thanks to you and Pixie for your always beautiful and positive take on the world.

roentare said...

Each of these words and images is a gentle reminder to honour the season we are in, to notice beauty in its many forms, and to walk forward with gratitude and grace

William Kendall said...

Beautiful rainbow

s.c said...

Elephant's Child and Roentare can express it better than I can, but the idea is the same.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful rainbow, love your poem and Pixie's wise words.
Take care, happy Sunday! Have a wonderful week!

Anvilcloud said...

After a very hot summer, I look forward to gentle sun.

Boud said...

Some lovely reminders in here, thank you. Yes, our personal season may not be the weather season!

Barbara Rogers said...

What an interesting cemetery! Loved the rainbow ! Pats to the ever wise Pixie!

Tom said...

...take care and be well, my friend.

RedPat said...

Lovely words today, Cloudia. ;-)

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Beautiful rainbow. Hi Pixie!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Loved your words and Pixie's here today, Cloudia. Blessings!