A L O H A
From
Honolulu
By the sorrowing oft unguessed,
But as sure as the sun
brings morning,
Whatever is-
is best.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
"Sausage Tree"
From root to fruit, the sausage tree carries
traditional African healing wisdom.
soothing skin, and easing inflammation,
Click on photo for third Grace
Beauty opens the heart;
Wisdom gives it depth;
Fate teaches surrender—
Just take time to catch your breath.
Let Wisdom steady your steps.
May Beauty delight your eyes.
Fate reveals its lessons in time,
Through repetition and surprise.
The graces
Of a well-lived life:
Beauty is the flower,
Wisdom is the root,
Fate is like the weather—
Humility leads to power.
Wisdom teaches how
To meet it all with grace.
To a wise and loving heart,
Even Fate shows a teaching face.
May your life be radiant,
Peacefully carried by Fate:
Grace without vanity,
Wisdom free of pride,
Acceptance without defeat—
I am ever on your side.
Cloudia Charters
The traditional Greek Three Graces are associated with brightness, joy, and flourishing. Ours is a personal modern trinity of:
Beauty, Wisdom, and Fate
8 comments:
...thanks for the beach scenes!!!
My maleness did not object to the beach ladies. :)
Beautiful poem, Awesome series of photos. Loved your blog banner.
Greetings to you and Pixie :)
I like finding out the changes in meaning of the three graces.
Uh, third Grace didn't get the memo, eh? Linda in Kansas
Oh, to be young like those gorgeous ladies, Cloudia! I truly enjoyed your poem and the other quotes and photos you've shared here today. Blessings!
What a beautiful poem, Cloudia. You have a wonderful way with words. Fantastic photos and quotes as always.
I've never seen a sausage tree, and what a marvel it is.
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