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

A Weather Game...

 

White covers the ground

with cold chills that surround

a seasonal winter earth

Nature doesn't know her

calendar for she comes and goes

when she desires to share a flake

 

Nature does her thing

we wonder what will come next

for daily it's a weather's game

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Taking Quiet Moments...

My Quiet Moment - Building Confidence

 

 Blessings come unexpectedly

one should appreciate them one by one

for it is never known when they might end

only then one questions what is life all about

 

Too many day go by with constant wishes

it must be realized wishes must be earned

they are not given freely as expected

moments of silence can build confidence

 

What is expected doesn't always evolve

wants of glory needs to be earned

many think it is owed to them daily

with faith one knows they are blessed

 

Taking moments to reassure a life style

calmness shall appear more often

thoughts can be arranged on a daily basis

thus, decisions shall come more readily...

 

as one expects

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Cold - haiku

 

 cold touches the soul

ice travels through one's being

body's life seeks heat

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

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

 

New Beginnings 2023...

 

New beginnings rose this morning

with the glow of a twilight sun

thoughts encouraged came soaring

brings long awaited hope to one

 

Time passes so swiftly one thinks

as they wonder where it's all gone

memories are lost in a quick wink

with thoughts the mind does long 

Life is what it is for all

there is nothing we can do

but be happy and stand tall

for life is there for me and you

- Rhoda Galgiani