A L O H A
From
Honolulu
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
18 comments:
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.
The waxbill is made interesting by the red near its face.
Indeed Andrew!
Stunning sky view, Lovely Bird, ducks. Beautiful poem. Loved the sign poster.
Greetings to you and Pixie :)
Thank you for the therapeutic post
Gorgeous photos :-D
Your poem was amazing, Cloudia, and Pixie's made me smile. Great photos, too! Blessings!
Love the duck image and your poem.
Great advice which I’ll take to heart! Thanks so much!
...yes Cloudia, when a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully!!!
Pixie is ready for a nap.
That sky is so beautiful as is our poem, Cloudia. ;-)
Stunning sky! I love the cute Waxbill and the ducklings are adorable.
Pixie is a cutie! Take care, have a great day!
An excellent poetic sentiment. I keep a quote on hand, "There's not much I can say that will make it better, and a whole lot I can say that will make it worse." Too many jump in.
Cloudia, your poem is just what I needed to read today.
I want to chat with the waxbill to learn how he traveled from Africa to Hawaii. Bouncing beer kegs sounds like circular surfing. Linda in Kansas
Love to you and Pixie!
I love your header and all the precious babies. I always love seeing Pixie.
Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥
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