Saturday, August 8, 2026

Sunbeams For A Stormy Crown

 

 A  L  O  H  A 
From
Honolulu
The dawn is not distant,
nor is the night starless;
love is eternal.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


We’re so close to Earth
that sometimes we forget
how beautiful it is.
Thích Nhất Hạnh



 Hope is being able to see 
that there is light 
despite all the darkness.
   Desmond Tutu 



When a dark thought
comes to call, don’t fight it, don’t push it
down, don’t stall.

Gently send a
bright thought down— sunbeams for
a stormy crown.

Trade the heavy
for the light,
and walk in peace,
not by might.

The mind will follow
where you lead—
one change of thought
is all you need.
Pixie &
Cloudia Charters


꧁❤꧂

We Love
You





14 comments:

Andrew said...

Another amazing cloud formation.

Kay said...

I'm trying very hard to keep looking toward the light. Sometimes, the clouds do threaten though. Have a wonderful weekend, Cloudia. Thank you for the positive thoughts and smile.

Adam Jones said...

The ducklings are so cute. Have a wonderful weekend.

Teresa said...

I love the shots of the ducklings and the gecko. Your collaborative poem with Pixie is amazing.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,

Beautiful sky capture! Love the duck and the cute gecko.
Lovely quotes and photos. Great poem from you and Pixie.
Keep the light shining. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

DrumMajor said...

I love the one green feather on Mama Duck and her babies are SO cute. Miss Pixie would like her toe nails painted plese, it seems. The gecko is smiling today. Linda in Kansas

rupam sarma said...

Stunning sky pic, Duck and ducklings so lovely.
Loved the post. Happy weekend to you and Pixie :)

Tom said...

...may love always be eternal.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Love the photos and the quotes. Aloha from Oklahoma.

Barbara Rogers said...

Happy International Cat Day to you and Pixie!

RedPat said...

Love the ducklings and your wonderful poem, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

One change of mind and heart is all we need. Beautiful, Cloudia!

DVArtist said...

A good quote by Longfellow with that gorgeous photo. However, your poem truly says it all. Have a very happy day today.

Anvilcloud said...

Good thought about dealing with dark thoughts by thinking bright thoughts.