Memories of a Sycamore - Free Verse

Old Sycamore Tree ~ Pennsylvania Co.

 

The moon of the night caress the barren limbs

of the sycamore which longs for her re-growth

 Gentle breezes whisper through her aged branches

that contain secrets of the young from long ago yesterday

 Lovers swayed beneath her sprawling arms sharing their

love with adorn protection from the sycamore that surrounded them

 Sheltered from the world of uncertainty, couples remain safe

from harm as the old sycamore again contains a new memory of...

lovers and their youthful dreams

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Free Verse Poetry Form has no rhyme, no special line length or no special pattern - It sounds like natural speech, tells a story or paints a picture, uses carefully chosen words to describe experiences or feelings - It is written like a poem and not like a paragraph and must make sense to the reader…rg



A Moment of Thought - Free Verse

A moment of prayer, love or hope

Brings one closer to their own serenity

Moments bring one's soul completion
A day of glory again - came to you

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Free Verse - Let me speak to you in my free verse form.

I feel your presence, your gift of visitation ~ Thank you...rg



Golden Wings - Free Verse

'Wings on the Sun...'
Swallowtail, Yellow and Black Butterfly ~ Gold Sunflower

Butterflies

circle spring flowers

 that is in splendid bloom,

fluttering their wings

grasping gently the golden

cone of honey within the

center of their found treasure

Taking leisurely sips

from the golden food

that will nourish again

their weakened wings,

that will take them on

a flights journey -

where butterflies go

Golden halos

surrounds their

delicate descending

path of discovery,

protecting their wings

from danger as they

drink the golden nectar

Strength revises

vibrant delicate souls

purifying an inner core,

cleansing and preparing

for a flight ascending

to a glorious height -
 as golden wings soar

 - Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Free Verse Poetry Form has no rhyme,
no special line length or no special pattern...rg

Spring Growt - haiku

Buds of Spring

dampened soil bursting

little faces of Spring growth

sheltered by God’s hand

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Japanese Haiku Poetry Form is non-rhymed in "traditional" syllable counts of 5, 7, 5 in 3 line stanzas. The subject is about nature and usually brings much imagery into the poem...rg

An Easter Message from 'Expressions'...

To All Who Grace the Pages of 'Expressions'
We are Sending Holiday Wishes With Love
For a Joyous and Happy Easter...

 

Hugs from Rhoda,

Kitty Purrs from Gracie

Free Verse...

Miniature Red Rose Bush

Produced Roses Each Day for Six Years

Miniature Love

 

Spring - you came to me

a budding miniature rose bush

with a deep red hue that holds

dew drops between her petals
 

 Summer - you came to me

your natural radiant beauty that

showered me with delicate buds

bringing me happiness for days
 

 Autumn - you came to me

to my surprise coming one last time

a single miniature rose bud for me

to entwine with grateful joy
 

 Winter - you came to me

snow to put you to sleep resting safely

until the following Spring and then you

will peek again through the soil -
 

 Bringing me happiness from your

structure of miniature love
 

  - Rhoda Galgiani

Free Verse Poetry Form has no rhyme, no special line length or no special pattern - It sounds like natural speech - It tells a story or paints a picture - It uses carefully chosen words to describe experiences or feelings - It is written like a poem and not like a paragraph - It must make sense to the reader…rg 



Kimo...

 

Heavenly Grace

Darkened day of gloomy fright from above

Knowing the storm will pass by

Heavenly grace touched me

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Kimo Poetry Form - A post-Haiku poetic form , consisting of three lines of 10, 7 and 6 syllables - This form of poetry was invented in Israel - (Western form of Haiku is 3 lines of  5, 7, 5 syllables Subject is about Nature)...rg



ABC...

 

A New Day 
 

About an hour ago

Beginning with the morning sun

Caressing the coming day

Delighting in the promise

I awoke with joy in my heart

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

 

ABC Poetry Form - First line starting with A, 2nd B, 3^rd C

Last line use any letter...rg



Bio...

A Poet’s Soul
 

Rhoda

Mother, daughter, friend, writer

Sister of Robert, Cheri and Gary

Lover of God, people and animals

Who feels compassion, pity and love

Who fears Satan, rejection and criticism

Who would like to see peace, love and humility

Resident of East Patchogue, NY

Galgiani
 

Bio Poetry Form - Written about one self’s life, personality traits and ambitions

Line 1: First name
Line 2: Four traits that describe you
Line 3: Brother/Sister of (may substitute son/daughter of)
Line 4: Lover of (Give names of three people or ideas)
Line 5: Who feels (Give three feelings)
Line 6: Who fears (Give three items)
Line 7: Who would like to see ... (Give three items)
Line 8: Resident of... (Give city and state)
Line 9: Last name only

Epigram...

His Masters Voice

One Voice…

Expression from thee,
utters thy wish

- Rhoda Galgiani

Epigram Poetry Form - A very short, ironic and witty poem usually written as a brief couplet or quatrain. The term is derived from the Greek epigramma meaning inscription...rg