Gracie...Will Always Remain In My Heart

Gracie

06-20-08 - 10-23-24

 

My Gracie left me on the date

that is posted by her picture.

I prayed to God to take 

her to Kitty Heaven 

for it was her time

as she was suffering

with illness for the

last few months.

My heart is broken

because for 16 years

I cared for her and

her breathing issues.

 

 Thank you for caring with

me and my heartache...

 

Rhoda Galgiani

What's On My Mind...

 

 

Thinking the mind will come alive

with little thought is deceiving

sometimes one must think deeply

for the words to be put into ink

 

There is so much going on

with the world today being

low key doesn't always work

subjects in the mind float

 

When the thought process tires

one tries to move on positively

this doesn't always work - but try

a thought might just jump in there

 

Being low key this past 6 months

I have turned off writing my posts

the thoughts are just not there

because this healthy person...

 

had sudden hospital stays

first time in my life - 3 times - WOW!

very weak now but healthy again...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Slowly It Comes...

Sudden moves can throw one

off balance swaying here and there

quick catches brings one back to reality

as the body movement becomes strong

 

Everyday there is something to think upon

our movements depend on the situation at hand

our minds then become concentrated on that

thought and we move in a direction of positivity

 

Sometimes ones thoughts have to be

controlled with continued teachings

daily new things happen that brings us

into a new pattern thus, we learn

 

Not being afraid to move forward

is a key to completion of good habits

peace then maintains us but this

might come slowly... but it will come

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Blessings to Mary Scott...

Dedicated to Mary Scott 

Avery Village Senior Apts - Patchogue, NY (Long Island)

February 12, 2024 

 

Living in a senior apt complex can

be trying at times everyone knows each other

with a hello or goodbye on a daily basis until

tomorrow then greetings start all over again

 

A neighbor passed the other day but

this is common here in our senior complex

we hear lots of things weekly and then

tell another the story that we just heard

 I have known this neighbor about 14 years

as I have lived here 20 years come June 1st

of course you get to know almost everyone

even if it is just a casual hello as we stroll by

Prayers are being said for the passing of our

neighbor and we send her lots of love now

that she is in heaven with our God knowing

he will take care of her blessed soul...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Beautiful Snow...

 

A  beautiful fall yesterday

not a season but snow from the sky

white and fluffy drifting slowly down

pure and joyous the snow comes to us

 

Winter was strong this year

with rain, winds and now snow

it is the first big storm we have had

in 3 years here on Long Island

 

With me I can stand at my window

and see all the beauty for I

don't have to go out into the world

I am retired with Gracie and Ginger

 

They lay on the window sill and watch

the drifts that come down so beautiful

Mommy says 'see the snow girls'

and they look at me so excited

 

Once in a while I will open the door

and let them feel the snow outside

they both come running back to me

with a brrrr within their purrs...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Within One's Mind...

 

What goes on within us
is an emotional mental tape

images thoughts and words

remain and repeat over and over

One must learn to control

these emotional thoughts

that brings us depression

unworthiness and confused minds

 

This takes practice to relearn

and guide to control our emotions

that come from continued visions

within one's overflowing mind

Nothing is instant

nothing is right now

be patient and learn

for it will all come in time

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

Watching Dr. Charles Stanley the other night

he stated that the thoughts in our mind are

like a tape. To stop the thought pattern pull

the tape out of your head, rip it up and throw

it away mentally. I am now practicing this suggestion

to gain a new thought process' with my thinking...rg

Long Winter Go Away...haiku

ice touches branches

pray for spring to come real soon

winter please go home

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

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

Listen with 'Kitty' Ears...

 

 I have 'Kitty' ears - what about you???

 

The light at the end of the tunnel

gives many the direction they need

people need suggestions to carry on

for without it one is certainly lost

 

Many turn to others for advice

a positive word spoken from another

could help the one who is searching

discussion can clear confusion of the mind

 

Some fare stubborn and won't listen

to another's opinion which could help

others have too much pride within

they turn and walk the other way

Words to ones ears can bring calm

listen then decide if those words are for you

one word can make all the difference with

difficult situations - open your 'Kitty' ears...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Sharing Ones Thoughts...

 

Arranging all one's problems

 takes time and thought to process

with the woes of today one is lost

until a quiet time comes to think clearly

 

One must learn to become calm within

it takes practice and endurance daily

putting oneself off is one's lost cause

and the confusion continues on

 

Peace is a joy one must learn 

it doesn't come easily today

it is a hit and miss function

but with practice one will endure

Sharing one's thoughts is a joy

although words may not appeal to all

if one thought is helpful to one

it may be helpful to many others...

- Rhoda Galgiani

New Year Thoughts...

 

Thoughts of a new year
have become a reality
moving forward with positive

attitudes controls one's being

Emotions can move up and down
depending on the situation around us

it is up to us to control our thoughts

to bring peaceful quality to our lives

 

With all the commotion daily

one must plan their safe path

walking a straight line to the

reality of life around them...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Merry Christmas to All...

Merry Christmas from the Galgiani's

 

Wishing all a very

Merry Christmas

from our 'hearts'

to yours...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Gracie and Ginger

Pure Love, for Sure!!!

 

 Kitty 0n the windowsill -

'no, no its raining outside'

but Mommy, I want to go outside

'no, no it is too wet'

She waits - that my Gracie (15)

whom I am talking about

she jumped down and then went

to her food bowl for a treat

Ginger (6) is asleep on Mommy's bed 

so content she loves 'blankies' - I 

tell her all the time "go get your blankie"

I am so blessed for my two kitties

You know I live alone so they are for

sure my family...when I call Gracie she

comes quickly and gives Mommy a kiss

 

on the tip of my nose!!!

Always Your Mommy...

Rhoda Galgiani

Let The Mind Learn...

 

Learning with age does not

come easily to a closed mind

one should and must slow down

learning to take one step at a time

 

Once something is learned

it shall remain deep within

which helps the body move forward

and steps into improved given life

 

All this does not come easily

as stated but with proper

attitude comfort will come in

the right direction if allowed

 

Age can be a good thing

but sometimes the mind forgets

recall is learned and memories

now are put away for a later day...

thus, achievement has arrived

- Rhoda Galgiani

Not Everyone...

'Everything has beauty

but not everyone sees it'

Eyes are turned away

to avoid the image that's lit

 

Why those prefer darkness

misunderstanding comes to mind

as life for all is too short

answers are not really kind

 

Hope for peace and harmony

grows contained in one's soul

sunlight brightens one's being

and reduces one's mental toll

 

All of us live our lives

our day is 24 hours at a time

to change disinchantment one

learns to clear a confused mind...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

The first line...

'Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it'

is from a Fortune Cookie - soooo true! rg

 

 

Hearts That Are Empty...

 

Hearts that are empty

go through life alone

for the soul has not

found their life's partner

 

Sometimes this is meant

to be for a lost soul

but maybe not for all for

companionship is out there

 

The daily pace has changed

for business has taken its toll

everything's a rush here and there

one's fast pace may run into hours

 

For one to slow down takes thought

learn change for personal moments

one with control values daily time

growth is written in one's mind...

 

let's all learn a slower pace together

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Kindness Relearned...

Waiting for the air to clear

with the coming of a natural view

confusion that consumed one's thoughts

now blow clearly away again

 

Daily visions change and become dark

with positive thoughts one clears their waves

that have been bouncing up and down

and again continue on positively

 

The world is ever changing

kindness and thoughtfulness is gone

but with positive activity one shall remain

pure within the brotherhood of man

 

Yes, it takes practice in the world today

as phones are in everyone's faces

people have forgotten kindness, manners

and feelings of brotherly love for all people...

 

it must be learned all over again today

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

I tend to write a lot about the same type of subject...

this is for encouragement to you as well as for me.

There is so much negativity in the world today -

that it is hard to stay positive and have a good

outlook on life and what it has to offer. Well, I 

am going to keep being positive and when I seem

to lose that attitude, I will kick myself in the butt and

continue on to the light at the end of our tunnel...rg

Age Clears Our Vision...

 

Angels come within us

taking control when so be it

Comfort becomes the mind

for peace again is restored

 

One must believe with love

for without it one is surely lost

Though there are many who withdraw

from love it is surely among us

 

Trust is there if we let it in

believing is there if we trust

Without either one may be lost

intentions sometimes must be learned

 

As we grow older thoughts become pure

maturing in a slow manner but become clearer

Age can be an hindrance, but let it not be

for age bring us closer to clearer vision...

For without clearer vision we are lost

- Rhoda Galgiani

Calm Glory...

Fulfillment around you may be confusing

at times with the hustle and bustle of 

every day gestures and living

 

Sometime one must slow down their

own activity and take one step at a time

this may be confusing but necessary

 

Once one's mind is cleared with

their own clarity and thoughts

life's movement will continue

 

Smiles comes to one's face

completion fulfills ones thoughts

happiness comes into their view...

 

for calmness has been achieved

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

One's Own Satisfaction...

Here's Mine!!! Where's Yours???
 

Wondering what is around the corner

one moves in the direction of positivity

waiting for an upcoming event to broaden

the dimmed view of controlled life

one takes it day by day willingly

Changing ones habits is a difficult process

for it takes controlled thoughts and planning

many go in different directions of disruption

life patterns are sometimes hard not to follow

clearing ones mind is a solution one must take

 

One needs to calm the heart and mind to accomplish

thoughts that come clearly and one then may follow

their own conversation to become complete

calmness can help focus ones being from inside out

understanding now becomes more clear

 

All the foregoing takes practice within the heart

nothing comes easy especially in today's world

confusion erupts readily but take control for with

understanding of ones own being and emotions

there will be completion of their own satisfaction...

 

Rhoda Galgiani

From the Heart...

Words come at a slow pace

with thoughts that remain lost

one who voices can lead the race

but chooses to reject the cost

 

Emotions run high and low

at times confused thoughts remain

moments taken as a come and go

one sits to enjoy the forever rain

 

As the skies clear brightness glows

a heart is filled with hope and prayers

ones mind is filled with positivity it shows

and shared with those who are aware...

 

they are loved

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

Yup, it's me...

Rhoda - 2012

 

I have known this person for 73 years.

She was born on a hot August night

in So. CA - she is my best friend and

I love her. She grew up as a Cowboy's

Daughter which began her exceptional

love of animals. She rode horses, fed

the animals and shot a 44-40 and 30-30

Remington Rifle. She has fond memories

of those days on the ranch with her Dad.

Then she married and raised a family. She

discovered that she had the writing ability

for expression. She started writing during

the years of raising her teenage children.

It released a lot of tension of being alone

while her X husband worked his late shifts.

She writes spiritually about being lifted by

the love for her God, about the emptiness

she carries deep within her soul, also about

new paths to freedom, seeing the light and

of course animals. This person loves all

around her, gravitates to strangers easily

because she has no family ties. She has

lost many of her family members and for

many years hasn't had a male figure in her

life. That is why her friendships even in a

simple email are so important to her. Having

a heart that loves the world, a personality of

helping and fixing things for people and a voice

that is in a constant chatter mode, she does

speak out, but mainly her voice in heard in her

poetry - poetry that contains her feelings...

 

Her name is Rhoda Galgiani

 

Author's Note:

I wrote this many years ago about myself and posted it on Facebook -

someone found it and re-posted this writing...I decided to

post it on 'Expressions' feeling someone might want to know

who Rhoda is...rg

Joy Being Shared...

What you say in

speech is what matters

opinions are carried

far beyond our words

 

Intelligence plays a part

with words that are shared

being stupid doesn't work in

our speedy world of today

 

Learn to be spacious

and expand ones thoughts

to cover many ideas and

subjects that pertain to us

 

Thus, much is gain daily

as joy is shared with all...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

Brrrr...

 

April is here

with warmth coming

to the stale air

Winter was long

little sun with light breeze

cold here and cold there

Weather has changed

from years long ago

can't get warm anywhere

Will wait for summer

shall arrive with days of

warmth for all to share...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Joy - Meet Someone New...

 

Some people can be

so kind and gentle 

with their words

and mannerisms

It is too bad the world

isn't more like this

more as it was years ago

more caring and friendly

Meeting someone new

can be a joy with pleasure

it comes with surprise

 

Like yesterday -

I met a women who

made me feel happy...

 

Could I ask for anything

more? NO

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Map We Conceive...

 

Strength is gained when

attitudes are sent in

the right direction

with understanding

Holding on to strength

is difficult for it can have

an up and down emotion

depending on the thought

Waking with a positive

attitude is something learned

as one practices yes within

their heads instead of no

Everything is to be learned

if one wants to improve their

lives for nothing comes easily

most of life is a map we conceive

- Rhoda Galgiani

sniff-sniff...

Searching for a way to belong

is confusing especially when you

have a personality wanting to blend

People today are in

their own little worlds

not really caring about others

 

Manners are not there

concern is not there

gentle words are not there

 

What is there - is

in ones mind 'what about 'ME'

all is just for them

Well, not this lady

I care about others

I help if I can...

with words or actions

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 Author's Note:

Have to let off a little steam -

thank you for your read...rg

 

Winning...

 

Winning a conversation debate

is glorified when recognized

by the other speaker

 

Sometimes conversation can be rough

holding anger within ones veins

walking away with discontent

 

Thoughts with a positive end

can be a reward if contained inside

a brag is a fault not to be tolerated

 

One certainly can learn from intelligence

taken with stride one learns on a daily basis

thus, available to be pass on to others...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Mature with Knowledge...

Time is precious especially 

when it is put to good use

it can heal, teach and grow

going in the right direction

 

Sometimes confusion 

creates misguided choices

one learns from ones mistakes

then a good choice is selected

 

All is learned from our growth

time allows us to experiment

learn and select what is right

if not the choice is discarded

 

Age comes quickly to all

where have the years gone

but with a positive attitude

one matures with right decisions

 

Rhoda Galgiani