Thursday, November 20, 2025

Poppies and Hibiscus

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
Hope is not about 
proving anything. 
It’s about choosing to 
believe this one thing, 
that love is bigger than 
any grim, bleak shit 
anyone can throw at us.
Anne Lamott




Sunprint Morning glance
Hibiscus petals, Sunlight draws a
Gentle silhouette,
Shadow, tender
As a breath, Paints quiet wonder
Where gold light rests. What blooms between
the leaf and sun is peace—a small, bright
prayer begun.
Cloudia Charters



Patience attracts 
happiness; it 
brings near that 
which is far.
      Swahili Proverb






 If everything around you 
seems dark, look again, 
you may be the light.
       Rumi


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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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Shot in Marin, California. Like hot lava, the poppies defy photography and must be seen in real life. This is my poor interpretation of the flower. Imagine mobs of it blooming EVERYWHERE!
No poet has yet sung 
the full beauty of 
our (California) poppy. 
No painter has successfully 
portrayed the satiny sheen 
of its lustrous petals. 
In its abundance, this 
colorful plant should not 
be slighted: cherish it 
and be ever thankful 
that so rare a 
flower is common.
John Thomas Howell 
(“Marin Flora”)


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7 comments:

  1. AnvilcloudNovember 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM

    My main experience with poppies is the little ones that we wear on Remembrance Day although I do see them in gardens on occasion. I tried to grow them once — unsuccessfully, I am sorry to say. Have a bright abd wonderful day over there on the islands.

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  2. William KendallNovember 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM

    Pixie is a ray of light.

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  3. TomNovember 20, 2025 at 7:23 AM

    ...what cuties at the photo op.

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  4. Barbara RogersNovember 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM

    What lovely flowers, and children! The sayings and poetry touched my heart. Hope. Love. And of course darling Pixie to remind us of love between pets and people.

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  5. rupam sarmaNovember 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful post, Awesome pics, Lovely flowers. Pixie's pic just amazing.
    Greetings

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  6. Kathy GNovember 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    Thank you.

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  7. Martha Jane OrlandoNovember 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM

    "A small bright prayer begun . . ." Beautiful, Cloudia!

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