Monday, September 22, 2025

Happiness After

 A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

All summer,
rooms closed— warm hopes cooled
by shadow and doubt. My smile lost for weeks
like missing keys; And life itself,
late, and shut out.



But today:
a window opened sun wakes the heart
from its rest. Happiness,
sudden and golden, -



- reminds the spirit
how to forget: age, endings, and
all that has passed—



- to travel forward,
a guest of possibility— young, at last!
Cloudia Charters

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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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18 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM

    Your poem goes beautifully with the photos you chose. Marvelous way to start Monday.

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  2. TeresaSeptember 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM

    I love the pictures today and your poem. This post made me smile.

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  3. s.cSeptember 22, 2025 at 6:48 AM

    Great always that positive look. Fantastic that you keep that up day in and out. Thumbs up.

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  4. eileeninmdSeptember 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful words Cloudia, the photos are lovely too.
    Take care, have a wonderful week.

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  5. Barbara RogersSeptember 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM

    My windows are flung open as well, as I also explore the great possibilities of the day.

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  6. AnankaSeptember 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM

    Wonderful sky :-D

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  7. TomSeptember 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM

    ...I wish you happiness today and after!

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  8. AnvilcloudSeptember 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM

    An illustrated poem. 👍

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  9. Anne Hagman-NiilolaSeptember 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM

    How lovely post!

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  10. RedPatSeptember 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM

    Lovely post, Cloudia. ;-)

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  11. Martha Jane OrlandoSeptember 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM

    Your poem is absolutely splendid, Cloudia!

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  12. William KendallSeptember 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM

    Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men?

    The Shadow knows.

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  13. KaySeptember 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM

    I just love your optimism, hope and looking for the sunshine, Cloudia. Have a fabulous week.

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  14. SandeeSeptember 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM

    The best part of this post to Pixie. She's a jewel.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

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  15. MichelleSeptember 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM

    Your poem and photos go together so well :)

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  16. Majo DutraSeptember 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM

    Love your poem and the blog.
    Have an happy week. All the best.

    'A Vivenciar a Vida' blogspot

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  17. Kathy GSeptember 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM

    The photos in this post are some of your best!

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  18. rupam sarmaSeptember 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM

    Amazing photos, Clouds looks like canvas. Beautiful poem, Greetings

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