Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Soft Defiance Of Light

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
We have two lives
and the second one
starts when you
realize you only
have one.
    Mario De Andrade


I do not need to stand up so tall. Let every complaint grow soft, grow small. The sky Is high enough for me. In letting go, My heart walks free. No races to win, No script to keep— Just sandal marks Along the beach. One quiet breath, One honest step. To meet the moments I have left. Cloudia Charters

 The love you give
is its own reward. Connor Chalfant

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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia


Your path is
illuminated by the light,
yet darkness lets the
stars shine bright.
J.L.W. Brooks


17 comments:

William Kendall said...

Pixie is ready for another good sleep.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Such a magnificent rainbow and poem, Cloudia. Thank you for blessing me with your words and photos!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Beautiful poem! Lovely pixie!

DeniseinVA said...

Beautiful!

Tom said...

...these are the days to be defiant.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,
Your poem is beautiful!
I love the rainbows and sweet Pixie.
Wishing you sweet moments.
Take care, have a wonderful day!

B. Rogers said...

Enjoyed your post including the simple and beautiful menorah. Thanks for explaining the answer to my question yesterday.

Anvilcloud said...

Good title and entries, of course.

RedPat said...

A wonderful post, Cloudia. ;-)

Cloudia said...

Thanks Pals!!!

Teresa said...

I love today's poem and the shot of huggable Pixie Cat.

Michelle said...

That first quote about life is spot on! Love to you and Pixie !

roentare said...

These quotes together remind us that life’s truest fulfillment comes from presence, letting go, and the quiet generosity of living and loving authentically

Kay said...

I'm loving all your quotations and especially your beautiful poem, Cloudia. You are so very strong and positive in looking for the good.

Kay said...

Happy Hanukkah, Cloudia. May light be with you always.

Cloudia said...

❤️🤙🏽

Cloudia said...

Thanks friends much appreciated!