Friday, December 12, 2025

Do Not Lose

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
Never be in a hurry;

do everything quietly and

in a calm spirit.

Do not lose your inner peace

for anything whatsoever,

even if your whole

world seems upset.

    Francis de Sales





Be the person 
you needed when 
you were growing up.
 Joseph Meyering Sr.





Just like moons 
and like suns, 
With the certainty of tides, 
Just like hopes 
springing high, 
Still I’ll rise.
    Maya Angelou





The air tastes new.  
I stretch into optimism,  
letting it settle 
on my shoulders  
like sunlight after rain.  
The days are 
still imperfect, but 
I meet them 
with open hands,  
ready to gather 
what goodness comes.
Cloudia Charters



බබබබබබබබබබබ
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia






Shell Ginger
Be like the shell ginger
 Bloom with gentle courage
 Not loud, but kind
Carry the calm fragrance 
Of oceans remembered.
Pixie

18 comments:

Teresa said...

It looks like you and Pixie were having a poetry slam this morning. I can't tell who won. Love the pictures today.

Cloudia said...

❤️

Jim said...

Great backdrop for those palm trees.

B. Rogers said...

I’m caught by the thought of being the person I needed when growing up. Who would I be, I wonder…

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,
Lovely collection of images and inspiring words.
I wish you and Pixie much goodness!
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Have a nice weekend!

William Kendall said...

Pixie is ready for ear scratches.

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RedPat said...

Words to keep us all going, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Opening our hands to gather the goodness in the day. Beautiful, Cloudia!

Anvilcloud said...

I like your optimism poem with shoulders and open hands.

Tom said...

...don't lose your head, it's a serious thing to lose!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

I like that first quote, although easier said than done. It takes practice!

Mike said...

"Never be in a hurry" Don't worry about me.

Jocelyn said...

Living in Florida, I love palm trees.

Bill said...

Words of wisdom to give us support and direction throughout our day. Love the quotes, Cloudia, each one is special. Happy weekend to you!

Kathy G said...

Some very thought-provoking quotes today. Thank you.

Cath said...

some great shots....I love the palm trees and the sky!