February 19, 2024

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

February 15, 2024

Blessings to Mary Scott...


Dedicated to Mary Scott 
Avery Village Senior Apts
Patchogue, NY (Long Island) 
 
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

February 14, 2024

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

February 8, 2024

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

February 6, 2024

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

January 30, 2024

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

January 27, 2024

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

January 19, 2024

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