Sunday, August 2, 2026

Every Word You Think

  
A  L  O  H  A 

From

Honolulu

Your body listens  
to every word you think, 
the quiet witness,  
So faithful and true.
Really your oldest friend.

So do speak softly within.  
Let your thoughts
be kind. 
Tell your body:  
you are safe,  
we are healing,  
you are a gift to me.

Rest without guilt,  
and breathe.
Each inhale  
is a promise fulfilled.

Kindness 
spoken inward  
Is the best medicine.
Because your body 
believes you.
       Cloudia Charters 



Wherever you go,

no matter
what the weather,
always bring
your own sunshine.
Anthony J. D'Angelo




Not only is there a right
to be happy,
there is a duty to be happy.
So much sadness exists
in the world that we are all
under obligation to contribute
as much joy as lies
within our powers.
John S. Bonnell



꧁❤꧂


Linking To

Monday Murals





17 comments:

  1. Oh gosh, Miss Pixie is drying her pink toebeans right on that little square of towel. So cute. Linda in Kansas

    ReplyDelete
  2. Your poem is marvelous, Cloudia. Pixie looks stunning. Did she just get out of the hot tub where the couple is looking very happy? Is that why she needs a towel?

    ReplyDelete
  3. We too often forget to speak kindly to ourselves, don't we? Beautiful poem, Cloudia, and I love that photo of Pixie. Have a blessed Sunday!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Speaking kindness to oneself is a fine idea.

    ReplyDelete
  5. The first two pics are fine art images

    ReplyDelete
  6. ...I better think good thoughts!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hello Cloudia,
    Love your poem and the quotes.
    Cute photo of Pixie and her reflection.
    Take good care of yourself.
    Enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I love the reminder in your poem that I need to do a better job of being good to my mind and body.

    ReplyDelete
  9. That first picture is really pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Pixie is enjoying the beauty of her reflection :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. I love visiting you & Pixie here, Cloudia, ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Hi Cloudia, just stopped in to see your lovely post today. Have a nice Sunday.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Great poems and mural - I just wonder... did Pixie not get aggressive? Most cats don´t recognize themselves in a mirror, so... chapeau!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Such a lovely calm mural. Love Pixie looking at herself in the mirror :) Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cloudia

    ReplyDelete
  15. So beautiful poem. Amazing skies. Loved the tree pic.
    Mural looks awesome. Have a great week ahead. Greetings to you and cute Pixie :)

    ReplyDelete

Thank You for Sharing.
SOME Comments are going
to Moderation. Fear Not! We
See & Publish them ALL Happily!