October 27, 2017

Rho's New Aquarium



Water is cool to the touch
swirls with crystal blue hues
Filter is humming its tune
fishes swim happy in twos

Brings back memories of long ago
when life was young and free
Joyous times movement was pure
little fishes swam with glee

Now the chore is done
aquarium set up is complete
Off to the fish store to
fulfil this adventure so sweet

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Went to the Thrift Store and bought a 10 gallon aquarium
for $10 - hmmmm, am I thrifty or what? Of course - I am
not going to tell you how much it will cost to set up!!!
So far bought two red Mollies and two black Angel fish - 
Gracie and new baby KiKi love watching the little fishes...rg 

October 26, 2017

Do'in the Happy Dance!



Dance to the music of your dreams
Laugh as if there is no sad tomorrow
Sing with a happy joyous heart
Live as a newborn spirit renewed

- Rhoda Galgiani

October 22, 2017

I Remember, I know!..


Lord you touched my soul
with your love and grace
You will bring me home
to your special place

Gently open my eyes and ears
to all that is glorious around
Soon a wave of peace will come
cradles me with a lullaby sound

Trust in your words bring blessed faith
with love to make me ever strong
My heart is full I thank you so
your love shows me how to belong

I feel one day I will be with friends
who left me alone not long ago
Happy again we will laugh and play
as we did - I remember, I know

- Rhoda Galgiani

October 14, 2017

Autumn's Promise ~ Haiku


leaves are turning brown
yearly sign of nature's wrath
promises new growth

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Haiku is a Japanese Form of Poetry
consisting of 3 lines with set syllable count
1st line = 5, 2nd line = 7, 3rd line = 5
Subject is about Nature only...rg

October 12, 2017

Balance the Emotions



Streaks of grey over came the day
dark agenda not wanted to appear
Swiftly move on in a forward way
not giving in to formation of a tear

Why does common dullness appear today
nothing has happened to bring one gloom
A mind set has positive outlook I'd say
push out the ugly away from this room

One shall not give in to evil thought
life is short and will end too soon
Happiness all around me it is brought
sweeps moment away with a gentle tune

Why do days appear dreary and down
out of nowhere thought go from high to low
One doesn't know for all is sworn sound
a mind strong won't let peace and joy go...

from someone who is learning how
to balance the emotions of it all

- Rhoda Galgiani

October 10, 2017

My Name is Shadow...

'Shadow'

He comes to me daily
looks at my eyes gently
waits with patience
he knows my ways

He's smooth and sleek
grooms with endurance
takes pride for all to see
walks with a superior stride

Two months ago he appeared
not wanted at this home
but, what could one do
cries were too much to bear

Neighbors worried about
the other smaller animals
but, they ran and hid
fear was put to rest

One gave in and filled his desire
fullness silence the cries
prayers on his behalf are said
to protect from the elements -

Today...
 Neighbors named him 'Shadow'

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note: Two months ago a short haired black male cat appeared at my window. So thin his ribs could be counted one by one. Against all the rules I fed him - neighbors complained to me worried about the birds and squirrels...but, I couldn't let this kitty-kat die. To my surprise - my neighbors today brought him food and named him 'Shadow'! Thank you all...rg =)  11-13-17 UPDATE: Shadow is all filled out with lots of food from me and a neighbor Richie. I put a bed out for him, a big planter on its side with a heavy towel in it. Hope he takes advantage of it. Shadow now lets us pet him and scratch his head. What a lovely animal he is. I am trying to tame him so he can be adopted...rg =)

October 9, 2017

Clean Renewal ~ Haiku


dreary is today
drips of rain touch my window
his tears give clean renewal

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Haiku is a Japanese Form of Poetry
consisting of 3 lines with set syllable count
1st line = 5, 2nd line = 7, 3rd line = 5
Subject is about Nature only...rg

October 8, 2017

I'm Too Busy...


This statement is from an email my neighbor
(the one who wants to read something happy)
sent me...I love it!

Love is such a simple word - only four letters
how powerful are those letters L O V E
Think about it - it's easier to love than hate
care about rather that disreguard
too many of us turn the other cheek
but, will complain about situations of dislike

Me...I'm a fixer - some people don't get that
some see that as being nosey, but it isn't true
it is caring about another persons welfare
it is of concern as to someones well being
but, if one doesn't respond to an open hand
then the hand is closed and one walks away

I will always be there for my fellow neighbor
(and also for the one who wants to read something happy too, even though
he is stable and totally together)
but, mainly for one who needs someone a
perfect example is our friend who lost ED
we are there for her and her grief - forever
because we love her and feel for her

So, I am sending love to all
knowing many of you will send it back
again, L O V E a simple word to bring hope,
peace, joy and happiness to all who feel it
let's feel it together - even feel it daily when
we are out and about with a nod or smile

I know I do and I will continue to do...
How about you???

- Rhoda Galgiani

October 6, 2017

Bright Thoughts!


Sunshine across the sky
blue glow fills my heart
thoughts of wonderment
today is good from its start

Feelings of joy consume my soul
moments instilled learned long ago
staying away from those in doubt
they bring me down and won't let go

Happiness comes to those of sound mind
good will is learned by those who love
prayer is peaceful to those who speak
faith is internal born from above

Sunshine across the sky
comes to me in a sweet glow
heart is full and ready to share
love to those as we learn to let go 

- Rhoda Galgiani



October 4, 2017

Happiness...

Dedicated to a Neighbor
'Who Wants to Read Something Happy'...
I Tried!!!

Happiness is to be put before us
sadness is to be put away
smiles shall caress our faces
to bring joy to some let's say

Unexpected events shall come again
it is up to us to mourn as we know
for all who leave us would want to say
carry on with a smile unafraid to show

Life is good if we choose it to be
grateful for our blessings from Him
blue skies above show us the way
heaven's path is our forever win

Love is shared by those so sweet
moments of kindness - a gentle hello
brings us glory today if we let it
feelings many of us will not let go

- Rhoda Galgiani

October 2, 2017

Stand Up to Hate...

Las Vegas, NV

Now is the time to band together
whether it be at home or away
America has changed drastically -
who and what is America today

As a proud World War II Baby
I remember the innocent violence
and remember warnings from the Police
not beatings, not killings all around us

Las Vegas - my home away from home
sadly I watch the news about the Strip
and the horrible killings that took place
an unknown, a 'lone wolf' - shooting

People today seem to lose it
maybe too much pressure or news
on television or violence in movies -
I don't know, I just know America
today is a place that became...

our living hell

- Rhoda Galgiani