Clouds are not the cheeks of angels, you know. They’re only clouds. Friendly sometimes, but you can never be sure.
If I had longer arms, I’d push the clouds away, or make them hang above the water somewhere else. But, I’m just a man, who needs and wants mostly things he’ll never have, looking for that thing hardest to find – himself.
I’ve been going a long time now, and along the way I’ve learned a few things. You have to make the good times yourself. Take the little times and make them big times, and save the times that are alright for those that aren’t so good. I’ve never been able to push the clouds away by myself.”
a selection on THE SEA entitled “Pushing the Clouds Away” ~ Rod McKuen
Photographs and Memories 
Love this one Perpetua and especially loved the last image along with the text
Rod McKuen–such a wonderful name from the past.
He had a cat named Sloppy.
Ha! I did not know that! Must be why I liked him so much.
Here’s Rod talking about his cat, Sloppy.
The window to the sky was a real treat today. Hakuna Matata . Yes!
Yes, we have to make good times happen ourselves 🥰 Anytime can be a good time 👍
Cheers- Poteet