Thursday, October 30, 2025

October Rains

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
Dance in the sun,
turn your back 
to the clouds.
     Zimbabwean Proverb




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Seize the moments
of happiness,
 love and be loved! 
That is the only
 reality in the world, 
all else is folly. 
Leo Tolstoy



Rain in October reminds us,
Nature’s invitation to pause.
Reset, and prepare for the 
Turning of the year.
Foster your resilience and
Hope for brighter days.

Rainy October reminds us
To rest, reflect, embrace
Sadness and delight.
Both come along with change, 
Like personal growth, and 
New beginnings. 

Rain can stir profound thoughts
Of transition, nostalgia, and 
The beauty of subtle moments.
Rainy days can teach us lessons
To carry during  sunny times.
       Cloudia Charters





The only true currency 
In this bankrupt world 
is what you share 
with someone else 
when you're uncool.
  Cameron Crowe 



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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia


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the day you learn 
to sit alone 
and do nothing. 
  Maxime Lagacé

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11 comments:

Mike said...

It's been raining like crazy here too.

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful words..great pics. Raining here some parts in India.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Beautiful photos and poem Cloudia,
We are having a rainy day, the rain is needed here.
Take care, have a great day!

Tom said...

...rain brings life.

Barbara Rogers said...

After three cold rainy gloomy days, I'm so glad it's just cold today! I'm a sunshine gal! Loved your poem today.

Anvilcloud said...

Speaking of rain in October, we are about to receive a ton today and tomorrow. We need it though.

Kathy G said...

Your poem about rainy days rang true today.

RedPat said...

We are having a rainy October day here today, Cloudia. I prefer the sun. ;-)

s.c said...

Pixie can look very serious. What a cute photo.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

"Early Morning Rain" was one of my favorite songs back in the day, Cloudia. Your poem is eloquent and thought-provoking, too. Blessings!

Teresa said...

Does Pixie love the October rains as much as you do?