Thursday, November 27, 2025

Morning Mirror

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
Morning Mirror
The lake holds the sky
In still embrace,
A hush before
The waking day.

Light drifts softly
On water’s face,
Where clouds and dreams
Quietly lay.
Pixie






Gratitude is the quiet spark 
that turns ordinary moments 
into a flame of peace 
and contentment.
    Joseph Meyering Sr



"Me and my shadow"

Crinum asiaticum
commonly known 
as giant crinum lily, 
grand crinum lily, 
or spider lily.


"Spider Lily Choir"







Cordia subcordata
is a species of flowering tree 
in the forget-me-not family 
Boraginaceae














Hope Is Health
Apply Liberally

When shadows 
Gather at your door,
And strength begins to fade,
Courage is lost 
Somewhere offshore
Then Hope's the 
Best first-aid.

It feeds the weary
Lifts the lost,
Heals what time has worn,
And though the path
Ahead seems crossed,
Hope is fresh each dawn!
     Cloudia Charters


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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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18 comments:

Teresa said...

Thanks for giving us a bouquet of flowers today. I love the shot of Pixie peering over the step, spying on the puppies below. I also love your poem.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,
Beautiful post and images.
I love the cute dogs and your sweet Pixie.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Take care, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead.

Tom said...

...I try not to look in the mirror when I wake up, it's too scary! Cloudia, try to be thankful for what you have. Be strong and well.

William Kendall said...

Happy doggies.

Anvilcloud said...

Happy living and learning and happy TG.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I love your poetry- you are quite talented! Have a great day!

RedPat said...

I love the Morning Mirror, Cloudia. ;-)

B. Rogers said...

Hope is definitely the best way to have gratitude! Have a hopeful thanksgiving!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Hope springs eternal . . . Happy Thanksgiving, Cloudia and Pixie!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Hi Pixie!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those are really fun photos and wise words to accompany them. Hello sweet Pixie! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

Sumandebray said...

Lovely pictures and positive messages.

rupam sarma said...

So beautiful words, Amazing sky view. Loved woman with dogs pic. Beautiful flowers. Hello to cute Pixie :) Happy Thanksgiving.

Kay said...

I'm trying my best day to day, Cloudia. I hope things are going smoothly on your end and that you had a peaceful Thanksgiving. Sending you lots of love...

Michelle said...

Thank you for linking up, Cloudia. Sending you all my best and I hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

A palm tree at sunset in front of a bay with reflections of the sky. Perfect.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Love the cute dog in the backpack!

DVArtist said...

Oh this is an adorable photo of the girl with the dogs. But Pixie makes my day today. Thank you for joining FFO and have a lovely day.