Within Ones Self...

We love Mommy...Gracie 13 and Ginger 4

Thoughts ramble through the mind

coming from long ago to the present

wondering why as one puts aside

until the next moment they come again

 

If one doesn't have current activity

of course thoughts will come from long ago

a friend the age of 98 told me this

she is soooo right with her thoughts

 

Living alone is separating and difficult

one tries to have an active life

but at an older age this is defeating

as most friends are now gone

 

Thank God for my two kitties

they are my family whom I talk to

they listen and know Mommy's words

I have taught them to understand...

 

my love - I am truly blessed

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Just Ain't Gonna Happen...

 'Hmmmm'

 

Emotions seem so real

all seems to flow just right

not too much thought

goes into the moment

 

Time passes slowly

info comes in spurts

visions here visions there

all seems to be just right

 

Information continues to grow

small warnings float in the air

words speak with ups and downs

listener on a changed path too long

 

Emptiness consumes body

want to fulfill a joint relationship

friends with new conversation

movements to new areas...

 

just ain't gonna happen

 

- Rhoda Galgiani  

One's Own Love...

 

Feelings of unrest

consume the body

with confusing thoughts

demand wants of change

 

Life is what it is

conversations carry woes

wonder why the ups and downs

when can one become calm

 

Surrounding issues bring harm

confusion of dark communication

seemly never clears the air

walking away one still carries doubt

 

Cut off seems to be the answer

remove self from the unrest

walk one's own new direction

brings peace to an unsettled mind...

 

it's the only way to find

true love within ones self

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

weather - haiku

 

daily climate change

weather always part of us

surprise, surprise huh?

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

3 lines: 1st 5 syllables, 2nd 7 syllables, 3rd 5 syllables

 

Let's Talk???

Conversation bewildering

as some don't think

words flow aimlessly

causing some confusion

 

Questions cause alarm

some don't want to answer 

those who ask considered nosy

sometimes one just can't win

Learning to go about ones way

conversation is limited and empty

just as the world is today - false

lost if one doesn't own a cell phone

 

So one moves on slowly

taking in nothing as usual

but confidence within ones self

calms the moment in question

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Sleepy Rain - haiku

glow from the bright sky

clear blue comforts all of us

rain takes needed nap

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

3 lines: 1st 5 syllables, 2nd 7 syllables, 3rd 5 syllables

Our Father...

Come to me with woes of gloom

talk to heaven express the doom

take a moment and share your grief

speak to me I'll bless you relief

 

Those who believe shall be saved

for it is written if one behaves

all it takes is faith for some

trust His word yes, everyone

 

Sometimes we must share our thoughts

some fall back forget what was taught

daily prayer even just a word or two

brings you to Him yes, me and you -

 

Our Father Thou Art in Heaven...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Dance Steps in Life...

Slow is thought when activity is low
ambitions swirl as they choose to run

direction is confused with no where to turn

 brightness is yearned to clear the dust

 

One with positive thoughts shall dance

they have learned control of their destiny

as one learns at a slow lingering steps

time pulls one all together for advancement

 

Choosing not to think backwards

mind thoughts continue to develop

pictures grow into beautiful sculptures

for the eyes to see their future visions

 

thus, life continually dances on...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Feelings...

Feelings of joy can come immediately

like a breezy wind across the cool sky

most is blown clean with new thoughts

crispness encounters one spirit willingly

 

Freshness within the mind is welcomed

clears away all the stale moments buried

blueness in the sky wakens ones memories

brings hope and happiness to their soul

 

Without faith and positive attitude

one is lost in the shadows of doubt

wiping away the discolored motion

clearness of ones vision is restored

 

Uplifting visions remain if so desired

one must train their own thought patterns

for them to return and remain in their soul

thus, a feeling of freedom shall grow rapidly

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Happy Birthday to Me...

Happy Birthday Rhoda
 

Age appears each year as expected

accepting reality one moves along

until the next year comes again

 

As one grows the world changes

not complaining it is bad

but realize it moves quickly

 

A settled spot one feels content

moments appear with sudden change

questions consumes the mind - why?

 

Age can play funny games

contentment, unrest, happiness and peace

one can go with the glow or fight it

This writer choose to accept my games

for I feel and know He is always with me

now that it is my age changing year - again!

Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

Yes, it is my birthday August 27th! I will be 80 years old - wow, oh

wow, where has the last 30 years gone? I am happy and content with

my life but, wish I had a boy friend to share it with! LOL Moved to a

new apt. in the same Senior Apt Complex ..June 3rd - the change is

good for me and all my new neighbors very welcoming...rg

Thoughts of Calm...

 

Upon the crest a vision comes

whispers of contentment showers

joy felt with complete satisfaction

peace within the mind calms fears

 

Faith must control ones emotions

for without it one will surly die empty

belief in a higher authority is a must

as one chooses their own vision

 

Without this control of ones being

calm can't diminish pain that remains

control is what we must endure

if happiness is to bring us comfort

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Faith Within Oneself...

Upon the horizon

a light shines through

with wishes upon the brow

hope for me and you

 

Time has buried us

with deep desperate thought

we wait for a message as

what might be brought

 

Life as we've known it

left us limp and drowning

dreams quickly washed away

left us empty and frowning

 

Faith within ones heart

gives hope within the wind

without it one will surly parish

grab the moment so all will surly win

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Not This Goat!!!

 

 Quiet is the mind

from a difficult year

Ups and downs with worry

nothing to bring one a cheer

All will go away we think

but, when we just don't know

hope by next year

all will disappear and go

Freedom was taken so fast

our souls can't comprehend

our thoughts can't handle it

our minds can't understand

Try to be optimistic

share love all around

for all can leave us empty

nothing but a frown

So, will try to think positive

and try to stay a float

believing all will now renew

go tackle some other goat!!!

- Rhoda Galgiani

Happy New Year 2021...

 Happy New Year

to each and everyone one...

2021 has to only get better!

 

from,

Rhoda, Gracie and Ginger

A Slower Pace...

 

 Time passes so fast

a blink of the eye its gone

moments don't seem to last

an hour isn't very long

 

As a child the day seemed forever

time was with us morning till night

seemed evening was something of never

played and all was just always right

 

Now age has caught up on us all

fast pace just isn't to be

at a moments notice once may fall

walk slowly so the eyes can see

 

Happy a snowy day is here

whether it drifts fast or slow

learn to enjoy all days of the year

there are many places still to go...

 

one step at a time

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Thoughts of Today...

 Urges capture the mood

with thoughts of our reality

life has changed for all 

calm living is a thing of the past

 

One is to take baby steps

as creativity within this world

remains unsettled and confused

one is to remain focused - it's difficult

 

Thoughts roam within the brain

as time passes thoughts become clear

hope is in the wind along with prayers

our disruptive lives soon will settle

 

What else is one to possibly think

where can one hide in a dangerous world

how do we cope with sorrow that remains

the answer is faith - for without it...

we are truly lost

- Rhoda Galgiani

Happy Halloween...

 

 

weather cool tonight

spooky spooks are everywhere

 chill haunts grey shadows

 

Hugs from,

Rhoda, Gracie and Ginger

Author's Note:

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

3 lines: 1st 5 syllables, 2nd 7 syllables, 3rd 5 syllables

Deep Thoughts...

 Memories come back

from time to time

thoughts from years ago

happiness sublime

Where did it go

why did marriage leave

all was taken for granted

because it was believed

 

Going day by day

all becomes a style

no thought of tomorrow

all seems to be worthwhile

 

But then something changes

life is in shock for it fell apart

  life can't return to it's start...

 

 silently it now walks

 a non chosen path

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

I was married to a wonderful man for 25 years - but, then it fell apart. Why? Who knows! I blame myself for I became stagnate and unappealing and completely sweep into being a housewife - not a wife! But, I am happy to say my relationship with my X is very good, for as I stated he is a wonderful man as well as a great X husband....rg

Gracie & Ginger ~ We are Blessed!

 

 

Kitties lay on the bed while Mommy does her things

 sleepy eyes on their heads dreams fly with golden wings

Peace is all around comfort touches us all

totally quiet is the sound nothing dares to fall

Three of us in our home we take one day at a time

none of us want to roam our love is so sublime

Blessings come to us thankful yes we are

sins fall with His touch - faith is greatest by far...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

Thoughts of Long Ago...

 

Herefords Feeding...

 

Hooves pounded the ground

a daily occurrence with the cattle

as they saw the truck they'd

come a running in a herd

They'd wait for the alfalfa

as Dad unloads for them

tails whipped and heads sway

in the wind upon the ranch

Days are gone but memories remain

young years were a blessing

all is within my heart forever for

now I remain in an ordinary life...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

Author's Note:

My Dad was a Cattle Rancher north of

Sacramento, CA.We raised Herefords

(white face cattle). As I grew up I rode

the fences with him, saw the cattle branded

with our Bar X Brand and fed them alfalfa too!

I am so grateful for my 14 yrs with my Dad

and all his teachings - He was a huge animal

lover, learning it all from him so am I...rg

Nature's Gift...

Flutter of the wings

brings a slight breeze

around the bird feeder

 

One at a time turns are taken

but if one crowds they are left out

manners among nature does prevail

 

Daily my eyes see them feeding

joy fills my heart as they eat

I know nature is surely heaven sent...

 

take a moment to view the

beautiful nature around you also

 

-Rhoda Galgiani

Where Are the Sweet Dreams...

  

 Where are the dreams today

do they flutter here and there

nothing more to do than wander

clear the mind and continue on

 

Where are the goals today

they float aimlessly adrift

kind of fumble around within

 want to lead but somehow held back

 

Where are the feelings from inside

they are there but buried deep

want to come out but they are alone

need to reorganize and start anew

 

Where are the hopes of happiness

if it is to be it depends on the mood

important to have a mind with optimism

for without it one's joy shall surely parish

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Alone???

Hmmm, dare I forget I

have Gracie & Ginger???

 

As the wind changes its direction

movement slow down its destiny

for going it alone is a trip

that is a difficult challenge

 

Calm the mind to stay focused

give the body courage that it needs

know in the heart all will be well

as one continues on a single journey

 

Life is what it is who knows why

either one is happy or carries a frown

choosing which is the best is difficult

for life changes on a daily basis...

 

thus, a questionable life continues

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Words Shared...

 

Life has a funny way of opening

 her arms when you least expect it

As one walks on their daily path

they find the path has a new curve

The curve seems gentle and kind

as a social moment comes to view

It’s like a new adventure as one

explores a unexpected connection

Friendships surface when least expected

This huge world now become small as

minds join and laughter becomes one

a comment or two becomes a memory

One who values a friend wears a warm heart

words shared between two takes meaning

Over time, the friendship will grow and make

the world a bit nicer than she already was

- Rhoda Galgiani