Sunday, April 6, 2025

Grab All The Grounded You Can

 A L O H A  From
H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

Old age, believe me, is
a good and pleasant thing.
It is true you are gently
shouldered off the stage,
but then you are given
such a comfortable front stall
as spectator.
Confucius



When one with honeyed words
but evil mind
Persuades the mob,
great woes befall the state.
Euripides, Orestes


They were all dressed 
in their finest 
as though life really were 
some magical stage play 
in which every moment 
ought to be illuminated 
with its own bright spotlight.
 Anna Godbersen





The world is a stage,
 but the play 
is badly cast. 
Oscar Wilde







Beneath the moon’s
Soft silver gleam,
The world dissolves
Into a dream.

Petals close
Stars take flight,
Healing pervades
This quiet night.

A breath, a sigh
In stillness deep,
My soul surrenders
Gladly to sleep.

Where rivers glow
My memories play,
With dreams of tomorrow
As I drift away.
     Cloudia Charters

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Love You,
Pixie & Me


34 comments:

magiceye said...

Gorgeous photos, wonderful quotes and lovely poetry! Aloha!

Katerinas Blog said...

Good morning Claudia!!
Wonderful photos!
I really liked your poem,
under the moonlight the most incredible things happen!
I also liked the quote about old age, it is certainly more difficult for those who have learned to be protagonists in life!!

Elephant's Child said...

Love that Confucious quote - and am much happier as a spectator than a player.

Cloudia said...

❤️

Cloudia said...

🙏🏽

Cloudia said...

🌺🌞

s.c said...

Here we say that growing old is not for wimps.

roentare said...

That quote with Confucius is a stunning wisdom

Anvilcloud said...

Thanks for your thoughtful comment over at mine. Scores of people are being impacted by that madman.

Tom said...

...being grounded is a wonderful thing.

RedPat said...

Great quotes today. I love your poem with the pic of the sleepy Pixie, Cloudia. ;-)

Sharon said...

Oh wow, your dream poem is simply lovely. Have a beautiful day!

eileeninmd said...

Love the tree and plants and Pixie of course.
The dream poem is wonderful.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!

Teresa said...

Love your poem and the great quotes today. Pixie looks like she is enjoying sweet dreams.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Perfect poem for the perfect cat! Blessings, Cloudia!

Barbara Rogers said...

Im pretty sure that cats dream!

DVArtist said...

Wonderful photos and Pixie looks so content. I will say that as far as I am concerned Confucius got this one wrong. LOL

Jenn Jilks said...

Well done on the poem! I know April used to be poetry month, but I just don't have it in me!

Cloudia said...

truth

Cloudia said...

Glad we share it

Cloudia said...

Thanks My Friends! Fond Aloha

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Such a great post, Claudia. Beautiful photos and lovely poetry. I believe I followed your posts from my old blog years ago. I am so happy to have found you again. 💕

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

So sorry, I thought sure I typed Cloudia

Mike said...

The red outfit girl, what is on the bottom of her foot? It looks like a 2x4.

Sami said...

Art imitating life it seems :) Palm trees on the wall and right in front of it. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cloudia.

Sandee said...

Beautiful photography and beautiful quotes. The most beautiful is Pixie.

Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful poem, Amazing series of photos. Mural looks great. Cute Pixie :)
Have a nice week ahead.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I love the Oscar Wilde quote. He might be talking about our politicians in DC. I love the palms, too. What a beautiful poem for a beautiful Pixie.

Of course, I was blown away by that lovely young lady i that two piece outfit dressed like a "magical stage play" and carrying a bottle of water. It's perfect for T this Tuesday, dear Cloudia.

William Kendall said...

Pixie looks content.

My name is Erika. said...

Beautiful blue skies. WE've had so much wet and grey weather. Hugs and Happy T day to you and Pixie.

CJ Kennedy said...

The quote from Euripides certainly holds true for today. Pixie dreams. She so cute. Happy T Day

Lisca said...

Euripedes had foresight. His quote is very appropriate.
Happy belated T-Day,
Lisca

Rambling Woods said...

Love your poem.....

Arun Goyal said...

Your words of wisdom is something that gives me inspiration to start my day with positivity. The hibiscus bloom is stunning. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.