The Quiet Work of Beautiful Things

 

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

We deceive ourselves 

when we fancy that 

only weakness 

needs support. 

Strength needs it 

far more. 

    Sophie Swetchine

"Not Self Portrait"

The waves have 

rolled upon me, the 

billows are repeatedly 

broken over me, yet 

I am not sunk down.

   Mercy Otis Warren

We are rich only 

through what we give, 

and poor only through 

what we refuse.

Anne-Sophie Swetchine

The Quiet Work of Beautiful Things

Gentle endurance, friendship, & hope

In the hush between worries,  

Life’s fair wonders can slip in

Soft as dawn along the shoreline,  

Steady as my boat's 

line to the dock

So much depends 

on small interludes:  

Gentle unraveling of knots 

The laughter of friends, 

True sunlight!  

Filtered through a 

Canopy of healing green.

I am learning

That burdens grow lighter  

When they are carried 

And shared.

Hope begins in

The easy breathing  

Of moments we 

Let ourselves be.

It is not hurry that 

builds what is lasting 

But the calmly  

steadfast heart,  

Kindness traded 

in quiet hours,  

The trust that 

beauty grows.

In these blessed spaces

I tender my thanks

Soft as morning,

Each new day 

A promise,  

Each friend

A gentle shore.

For all the storms

We endure  

All the rises and falls,  

It's peace that 

Completes the circle,  

And friendship 

That carries us home.

Cloudia Charters

The balm of life, 
a kind and faithful friend.
Mercy Otis Warren

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Love You,

Pixie & Cloudia

💋 🐾

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Remember film?

You can see me on the left 

with my yellow umbrella.