Sunday, April 26, 2026

Now THAT'S A Sparkle!

  A  L  O  H  A 

From

Honolulu

When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day! Ella Woodward


At evening's edge wall can be water. Light loosens its
grip on the day.
This painted ocean
breathes anyway. Brushstrokes ripple
like memory on the bay. Whales leap through dusk's doorway, their bodies dappled with the last rose gold light. They do not hurry. sun’s language fades across their backs,

The real sea darkens, but here light lingers—
My world refuses to close its eyes. And I am part of it— watching the whales slip slowly into night without ever leaving. Cloudia Charters

Wealth is the ability
to fully experience life. Thoreau




I myself am made 
entirely of flaws,
stitched together with
good intentions.
      Augusten Burroughs

𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝𐬝

Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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Linking To
Monday Murals


The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness. James Gates Percival


17 comments:

DrumMajor said...

Looks like the sun-brightened reflection could light a match in the right apartment! Linda in Kansas

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Hi Pixie!

Andrew said...

It's funny but the past month is when I see high rise building 'on fire'.

roentare said...

That mural looks so good

Barbara Rogers said...

I recognize myself in the Borough’s quote!

Tom said...


...dip each day in glitter and sparkle!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia
I enjoyed your poem, the quotes and all the photos.
The whale mural is a favorite, along with Pixie.
Take care, have a great day and a happy week.

RedPat said...

Enjoy the sparkle, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

You've improved upon this gorgeous mural by the magic of your words, Cloudia. Blessings!

Rostrose said...

Aloha, dear Cloudia, the mural with the whales is great and inspired you to write a wonderful poem.
Sending cuddles to Pixie
All the best from Austria
Traude

William Kendall said...

Pixie is looking content.

Lydia C. Lee said...

I remember that whale mural. And how spectacular is the light on the buidling!! Fire!! #MuralMonday

Sami said...

Love the photos of the sun reflecting in those buildings. Beautiful whale mural :) Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cloudia.

rupam sarma said...

Amazing photos, Mural looks great. Last pic stunning. Greetings o you and cute Pixie. Have a nice week ahead.

Iris Flavia said...

To the sun! All needed here is warmth now (4C, brrr) Great mural and hello Pixie!

Teresa said...

I love the light and shadow in all your pictures today, even the one of Pixie.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

That whale mural rocks!