Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Friend To Yourself

  A  L  O  H  A 

From
Honolulu

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. Steve Maraboli



Common Waxbill
(Estrilda astrild)
Native to Africa. Seen in Hawaiʻi since late 1970s.




The sunny soul 
brings sunshine
 everywhere. 
A bright and 
happy temperament
 is a great social asset, 
adding to the happiness 
of the world. 
   Hugh Black




When you don't

know what to say,

let stillness answer first.


Empty your hands,

Put down the phone,

empty your thoughts

So the truth can rise

Like dawn. Or like thunder.


Listen for the voice

you would offer to a friend,

the patient one

of simple mercy.


Now,

bring that voice home

To yourself.

It was never far away.

Be a friend to yourself.

Cloudia Charters


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Love You,

Cloudia & Pixie

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Beer kegs drift 
on a moonlit tide,
Round little rebels 
with nothing to hide.
They bob like whales 
in a lager sea,
Full of bold bubbles 
and mischief 
and glee!
Pixie


10 comments:

Teresa said...

I wondered what Pixie was thinking about, and then I saw her poem about beer kegs and bubbles. So cute. Cloudia's poem today is full of wisdom.

Andrew said...

The waxbill is made interesting by the red near its face.

Cloudia said...

Indeed Andrew!

rupam sarma said...

Stunning sky view, Lovely Bird, ducks. Beautiful poem. Loved the sign poster.
Greetings to you and Pixie :)

roentare said...

Thank you for the therapeutic post

Ananka said...

Gorgeous photos :-D

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Your poem was amazing, Cloudia, and Pixie's made me smile. Great photos, too! Blessings!

Anvilcloud said...

Love the duck image and your poem.

Barbara Rogers said...

Great advice which I’ll take to heart! Thanks so much!

Tom said...

...yes Cloudia, when a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully!!!