Friday, November 14, 2025

Triumphant To The Sunset

 A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

The true purpose of education
is to teach one to carry oneself
triumphant to the sunset.
  Liberty Hyde Bailey





Double-flowered tropical hibiscus, likely a hybrid cultivar of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, featuring vibrant orange and peach petals with a pinkish-red center. 





In a world of green,
a splash of delight,
This happy little flower,
so bright. 

Yellow petals,
sunshine's embrace,
Mauve accents,
a touch of grace.

Petals unfurl, like
a butterfly's wings,
Dancing in the breeze,
while sunbeams sing.

You fill the air
with fragrance sweet,
A symphony of color,
So lovely to meet.
      Cloudia Charters



Be an encourager.
The world has plenty
of critics already.
Dave Willis
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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia
ࡗࡗࡗࡗࡗࡗࡗࡗࡗ







22 comments:

Teresa said...

Pixie looks like she would like to encourage the little cat girl beneath to finish her transformation. Cool post today!

Andrew said...

The last photo looks like a 'Furry', young people who identify as animals.

Tom said...

...oh my, what a young lady.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Lovely sky capture and beautiful flowers.
Your poem is lovely and I like the Dave Willis quote.
Pixie is always cute.
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

Barbara Rogers said...

Maybe a day with two flowers and two cats! Thanks for lovely quotes too!

EricaSta said...

Aloha... thank you for sharing. 🌻

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Cute Pixie!

William Kendall said...

Glorious sky!

Sharon said...

I love seeing the flowers and PIxie. That costume in the last photo is very unique.

RedPat said...

That hibiscus lit up my computer screen. Love it, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

A symphony of color, indeed, Cloudia. Blessings!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Your blooms today are exceptional!!

Mike said...

Cold legs hot feet?

Kathy G said...

Pixie is ready for her great encourager excapade.

Kathy G said...

escapade.

roentare said...

Your words beautifully capture the hibiscus’s radiant charm, turning its vivid colors and delicate form into a joyful celebration of nature

Michelle said...

Yes, we all need encouragement. Hugs to you and Pixie.

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful sunset.

Jim said...

Superb sky.

NandiniDeka said...

lovely flowers!!

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful words. Amazing sky view, Beautiful flowers. Pixie looks cute :) Last pic great.

James said...

The girl with the tail reminded me of a girl I saw in Paris about 10 years ago. Nice shots!