Spring is
finally here on
Village Drive,
LI, NY

176 VOTES - 5th Place Winner...

'Expressions' received 176 Votes!
The Voting ended - April 30, 2010...

Apparently this is an on going contest for Bloggers, as the votes were set back to zero and people are voting again for the month of May. I believe the votes are based on people who visit a Blog on a regular basis. The traffic to 'Expressions' is limited, so I really am
happy to be in the winners circle for the month of April...
I will let you know what prize 'Expressions' won!

Thank You for all the Votes
my Loyal Supporters -

Rhoda and Kitties

Ms. Loretta, 'Lil Miss Baby and Mr. Gismo ~

When I first saw this picture of my poetry friend Carol Brown, OH
and her puppies, my heart filled up with love. Look at those
little poochie faces, how could one not fall in love with each
and every one of them! Carol is a fabulous poet and you may
read her at poetrysoup.com With Friends and Canine
buddies like this, who could ask for anything more -
Are we all blessed or what?

A New World ~

The world is full of all kind of people,
strange thoughts whirl around our universe
looks of bewilderment as people pass on the street,
distrust between moments of an encounter, no words

Wondering where the gentleness went,
innocence nature gave to our youthful minds
growing within the confines of our neighborhoods,
safety bestowed to our children as they play in the streets

Years traveled so swiftly, my mind has aged,
the body doesn’t move as it once did with agility
thoughts of yesteryear and its surrounding dwindled,
a new world has risen to claim their rights and thoughts

People moved with the world as it revolved,
spinning to create their peaceful domain, a crib
lined with golden straw to comfort a weary generated brow,
shutting out their own creativity, their own mass destruction -

of what their world 2010 has become - cold

Dang! She finally put that camera away ~

Gracie's favorite spot for a snooze,
on top of my printer with bedding, of course!

Two Minus Two ~

First there was
Max & Missy at
the window 1996,
added Mai Ling &
Gracie 2008,
Now, just Max
& Gracie 2010


"Enough with the pictures Ma, I just want to watch those birds!"


"Ok,
I will
pose for
just one
more
picture,
but then -
I want to
take a snooze!"

The Elephant Seal ~

His body rest upon the ageless sand
as the warmth of the sun touches his
weary body of massive strength

His youthful appearance is captured
within his eyes, a babe, exploring
almost as if calling, ‘come play with me’

A Human is discovered, something he
does not know, structure not recognized
by the sea creature resting on his domain

Eyes touch with a glance of wonderment,
a moment of trust, visions of tenderness between
the two on the apron of the cold ocean shore

A moment in time has join God’s creatures,
one who explores the depths of the sea, one from
the surface of the earth, created for them…

as the Elephant Seal and Human unite

Author's Note:

I normally would not post this type of poetry on 'Expressions', but I was sent an email Video of an young Elephant Seal who discovers a human at the beach. I was so touch by the Video, that I had to express what I felt inside. The bonding of the two was (is) incredible. I wish I could post the Link to the Video, but I couldn't. It was posted at Wimp.com

Little Red Devil in Me...

At times the little red devil
comes out in me, bringing
a side that you rarely see.

Such fun during this time
quite different, not the usual me
excites my outgoing personality.

At times the little red devil
cries a simple kitties meow,
calling to me knowing I
understand somehow.

Then a thought comes of who I was,
reincarnated human from a kitties world,
such silly devilish thoughts, because -

This is not real; it’s just a game,
I enjoy telling my stories to
make you all laugh just the same.

I call my kitties Gracie and Max,
knowing who my kitties are,
sweet felines yes, they are - by far.

So, Mother Cat shan’t play no more
for she know she’s human and has
to run to the grocery store...

to fetch lots of kitty food that
I know they will adore!!!

Time is Time ~ 708 Village Drive

Moving through a moment of time
is something never considered
returned to one for use again,
for it has exceeded itself,
it's spent, for time is time - gone



Time, a period of which something existed,
just for a moment, then quickly moved on to
another turn of the page creating a memory,
marvelously maintained within the aging mind

Memories created during their course of time,
built with contentment of the surroundings,
a structure in life that one has been engulfed,
brings a satisfaction of the precious time used

Watching the second hand on the timepiece
of our lives, a forward movement of the hands,
spinning ever so slowly until time is time - no more,
for we have finished every minute of our time given

Mr. Bugsy & Madam Maggie Mae from NV

Bugsy left, Maggie Mae right ~

Hey look!!! I got an email via Pigeon Carrier with new pictures of Mr. Bugsy 8 and Madam Maggie Mae 1 who live in NV. What a cute pair of puppies these two are. Their owner is Barbara Dyson who is very creative with Stain Glass. She created a picture of my departed Missy that I will cherish forever -

Hey Pigeons! Thanks for the email...

Rise Up...

his light is calling
drawing spirits to heaven
house cleaning earth’s sins

Gracie's Cradle of Love ~

Ms. Gracie ~ Age two years
as she plays with my watch...

Sickness rings from your soul
as you fill with stifling staleness
lingering, pressures your breath
calling me to nurturer you as He
brought you to a home of safety

Peace comes to thee quickly
again your strength is protected,
again your will to survive as a
special feline halo casts a glow of
triumph that cast out the evil serpents

Together we shall overcome the
foggy shadows that linger within
thy breast for it was written that
you would be given all that you
deserve, for you have been chosen

And I, chosen to fulfill His desire
bringing you to a haven of wellness,
bringing you to everlasting warmth
from His loving arms to mine as I
hold you dear in your cradle -

of love
Author's Note:

Although Gracie is a Feral Kitty, she is very gentle and loving to me and others people, for she has bonded with all humans beings and animals. Is she favored? Yeah, just a bit, by her Mother Cat!

Night Clouds ~

Movement of the moon as
it slithers across the sky, casts
a glow that displays the
characters designed within
the night clouds resting.



Forming distinguished shapes
within themselves by a gentle breeze
passes in the night, swirls by on
its own destination of adventure.

Covered by the evenings darkest of hue
the glorious creations floats in a manner
of lifelessness, but eagerly says to all,
“Come sit with me, if only for a moment”.

Pausing, with wants to caress the momentum
of the passing object of a misty monument,
the spirit lingers as it defies its own destiny,
wondering if it dares to linger a moment longer.

Moving to another point in time the night
clouds abandon its glorious spot for another as
new shape for tomorrow develops for the youthful
eyes to see, as the new dawn's morn opens -

just for a moment with its visual truth.

To My Sista Email Buddies...

LIVE SIMPLY...

LAUGH OFTEN...

LOVE DEEPLY...

Hand in hand WE make the world go 'round!

Those
who take
a moment
to smell
a rose,
gives a
moment
of their
heart -

Welcome, Glorious Spring...

This year I have waited like
no other for Spring to come
back my way. Watching the
silent trees for a signal of
new growth, listening for the
birds to sing their first tune,
watching people to see if
they step just a bit lighter.

Glorious Spring has come!
You are finally here for all to sing about.
Seeing the Daffodils starting to grow,
Tulips poking their new born sprouts up
through hardened earth reaching for the sun.

I am happy for my Spring is here.
I am going outside to enjoy every
moment of this glorious time of year,
seeing it all, the new growth of it.
spending every second I can in God’s -

seasonal creation of beauty.

Poetry from the Inside Out...

The Power of Faith

The sweltering heat from ones mind
burns the inner flesh creating holes
of deception and defeat

Crying for a cool calm to caress the
sweltering body a breath of fresh air swirls
calming and comforting the troubled mind

Peace surrounds the unraveled being
as peacefulness becomes one again
and joy returns to unite body and soul

For a moment in time a disruption began,
another moment in time the disruption is gone,
again, reminding one of progress made -

as the power of faith again, overcomes


Into the Waiting Light

And, He said,
Come take my hand
and let me lead you
within the confines
of my spirit.

And, He said again,
with a whisper in his tone,
Walk beside me
for I am your truth
and salvation.

And, He said for the third time,
You are my Daughter,
I am your Father,
our family in spirit will
flourish through eternal love.

And, I said to Him,
I love you.
My faith in You
if forever lasting now and…

into the waiting light.

He Called Her Christy ~

She’s a black and golden tiger tabby never far from sight or mind, has made indelible her plaintive cry. Like yours she has that wrinkling black M, fancy finds upon the close-inspected brow, white mustache, pink nose
and densely jungled ears.


Her jowls are swept by stripes two black, into
sunny mane now bent to shade along the spine,
with searched-for priceless flecks of yellow dust
that multiply. She doesn’t like to have her hind
paws played with, though how resist those
big elegant black-cushioned soles. Doesn’t
want her circus tail impeded while she
studies eyes-to-eyes winking fond appeal.

Christy is a black and golden tiger tabby cat never far
from sight or mind has made indelible her plaintive
cry and when one least expects she’ll come around to
share with feline sigh, will scold me back bound onto
my lap alike a gently pounded whistle-bear, then
settle soft and wild audaciously relaxed ~

Submitted to 'Expressions' by -
Daver Austin, MI owner of Christy
She was the Queen, living to the age of 21 years.
She is in God's Animal Heaven now...

Wild Freedom ~

The wild Mustang run free as the wind,
across the burning Mohave Desert amongst
the ever present Sagebrush and wild Cactus.

His mighty spirit is decades old as he
carry the shadows of yesteryear and their
moments lost in time, a time of freedom.

Always fearful of the Cowboy who carries
the threat of a Lariat, bringing his birth
right to their tamed territory of capture.

He run with speed like lightening strikes,
galloping with hooves of steel, out running
the ever present threat of a fenced Corral.

Furiously, throwing his head up and backwards
as nostrils flare in defiance, the rope tightens
around his powerful majestic, muscular neck.

Brought down he stands his ground as they,
his captors eyes his Mustang heritage
passed from generation to generation.

For a moment, he stares at them with heated
breath, with determination for he shall be free,
free from their desires and control of his life.

He rears, hoofs reaching to the sunlit sky
as the Cowboy jumps back startled, grasping
at the Lariat, as it flies through the air -

His Mustang spirit fights to live in the Mohave Desert,
not as a Cattle Bronko in a Rodeo’s captive Corral.

Rhoda & I on Weight Watchers...

You know
Rhoda &
I are on
a diet.
Slow going
2 oz. at
a time...

but,
wee's
determined!

Thanks, Ronald Bingham, TX

(Rhoda lost 9 lbs.)

You'se Say'in it's a Bad Hair Day?

Hey!!!
I don't
think it's
a bad
hair day!
I'm right
in style
with dis
fad...

Thanks,
Vernette
Hutcheson,
LA

Stop Cutting Down the Trees...

Author's Note:

When I received this photo I was hysterical laughing. Being a cat lady, I was amazed at the genius of this photo.

Thank you Caryl Ramsdale, NV
tearsinabottlecollection.com

He Touches the World with Love ~

Those who
share their
words are
special,
those who
share their
hearts are
a blessing...Dedicated to Jaime Ferreyros, Miami, FL
You may view his impressive website -

My Write Eye ~ jaimeferreyros.blogspot.com

Happy Easter from 'Expressions' ~

Easter Rainbow

I talked to the Easter Bunny
just the other day, told him
about this lady
who is special in every way.

I said, “Mr. Easter
Bunny, Sir -

please, make me a special surprise.
Something with brilliant colors
to light up her pretty eyes”.

As he looked at me
his nose twitched.
I could see in his eyes,
a beautiful surprise.
Colors of the rainbow that
travels from me to you,
colors of the rainbow
for you to see, too.

No matter where I am,
no matter where I shall be;
remember, our special rainbow
created for you and for me.

Author's Note:

Dedicated to an old friend for many years from my past, who is 97 years old ~ God Bless You...

Frances P. Castellana, New Hyde Park, NY

'Expressions' Interviewed by bloginterviewer.com

Please click on 'Link of Interest'
on the left side of page.

Thank you...

Knowledge is Not Always a Good Thing!

and, how's it going on your side of town???

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Just a Little Pat...

  An animal’s heart has no bound
Accepts all who pat their waiting crown

Walk away, they hang their saddened heads
Hearts heavy as they lay on their beds

Moments go by; you bring them food to eat
They acknowledge your presence oh, so sweet

You leave again sadness begins to swell
For they want to be with you, can’t you tell?

Humans and animals a delightful pair
God, doing it right to that I will swear

An animal loves all no matter who they are
Protecting them from harm guarding from a far

So, pat their waiting heads to let loyal hearts know
You are their partner as love continues to grow   - Rhoda Galgiani

Animals & Seniors - Yup, Fits Here...

Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with
the same complaint. Both have trouble walking and
appear to require a hip replacement.

The FIRST patient is examined within the hour,
is x-rayed the same day and has a time
booked for surgery the following week.

The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks
for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist,
then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and
finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.
Why the different treatment for the two patients?

The FIRST is a Golden Retriever,
The SECOND is a Senior Citizen.

Next time...take me to a Vet!

Sent to 'Expressions' from a loyal supporter
and huge animal lover ~ Carole Wolfram, UT

A Horoscope ~

Faith in the universe is a rare and lovely thing,
confidence within ones mind is shared with
those of immediate contact, sharing harmony

As the world is storming around mad at something or
someone I, being on an oasis of calm, spread inspiration
in this otherwise hectic day of confusion and mistrust

Gaining new appreciation of mankind and their wayward
wayward ways as the peoples of anger are drawn to a point
of peace surrounding them, joins the calm or take heed -

for an upheaval eruption, shall not wait   *Forgoing poetry written based on my
version of my Horoscope for today.   - Rhoda Galgiani
Author's Note:
Your faith in the universe is a rare and lovely thing, and that confidence is certainly going to come in handy today. The rest of the world will likely be storming around, mad at something or someone. But you'll be an oasis of calm, an inspiration in this otherwise hectic day. Share your peacefulness with others if possible. The angst-ridden masses will be drawn to your placid charm...rg

White Swan, White Swan ~

White Swan, White Swan,
Where have you gone?
You use to be so plentiful,
On the shimmering water pond.

Beautiful feathers like
Cloud puffs at your side,
Long neck flowing that moves
To and fro as you glide.

White Swan, White Swan
Come back to us fast.
Your gracefulness, your beauty
We long for you too last.

Without you dear Swan
Our lives would be gray.
We long for your beauty
So stay, please stay,
And never go away.

Online Friends...

I have
such nice
online
friends.
They send
me all sorts
of things
that I love
to share
with you
here on
Expressions.

Thank you...
Caryl Ramsdale, NV

Just for a Moment ~

  Just for a moment you pause
escaping the hunt of the hunted,
seconds of solitary comfort
a moment to recover, to breathe
a normal breath of freedom

You wisp away the movements
of nature from your brow, taking
time to clean your paws that have
traveled miles, running from man,
running from what might catch you

Hearing the sounds around you
tempting you to move in their
direction, your mind wanders back
to the seconds you have as your body,
feels the coolness from the ground

A moment longer your heart cries,
just for a moments peace, not caring who
or what surrounds you, not concerned
as harm inches silently to your side,
not caring just for a moment as -

you continue to survive, them   - Rhoda Galgiani

The Eyes of Innocents ~

  The look in your eyes is distant -
a look that tells mankind to stay away,
so you may live in your own chosen space

The loneliness you feel while
traveling your road in search of
what you are searching for, lingers

Hearts long to capture your innocents,
too tuck you safely away from human
devilish hands that bring you harm

Strong and beautiful you stand your
ground protecting your birth given
right to survive, as your howl cries...

let me run wild, let me run free   - Rhoda Galgiani

Lull of Calmness...

  The moon and the stars gently
combine their energy to face
the morning sun that rises
creating dawn for a new day.

Nature spreads her arms to
embrace and catch new growth from
seedlings that burst to spread their hues
and scents from their glorious blooms.

A newborn fawn lays close
to its mother for protection
from the elements of nature that
can take defenses away, swiftly.

Rain showers the meadow to bring
cleanliness to the beds of comfort
as a shelter for those who inhabit the
silence and pleasure given to the wild.

The moon and the stars silently
come into being again as the night
swiftly arrives to let all sleep away
their memories of dreams creating -

lull of calmness in the meadow.   - Rhoda Galgiani

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Expressions!

Wishing
you not
only the
Luck of
the Irish,
but a
Special
Blessing
from Him,
too!


Did you have your Corn Beef and Cabbage today??? I did!   Hugs from Expressions

If I Can't...

If I can’t see, how can I witness the beauty that surrounds me?

If I can’t hear, how can I be entertained by the sounds of nature?

If I can’t speak, how can my voice of silence say thank you?

For the blessings I receive everyday, from
                                                                Him

Because You Are Missed So Much ~

In Memory of Aimee Wolfram November 15, 1988 - June 16, 2004
  Beloved Aimee
You came to me knowing how
dearly I needed you to comfort
my heavy heart, too ease my pain,
helping me to contain my sanity.

You gave to me your strength
desperately I needed, to make sense of it all.
You seem to know as you caught my tears
yesterday and again my tears of today.

Such a special friend you were to love me
unconditionally every day of your precious life.
Without question you were by my side,
always my loving steadfast companion.

Beloved Aimee forever in my heart
memories of you shall bring me joy,
along with tears of laughter as I see visions
of you in my dreams at my days end...

Sweetly I dream Aimee, until we meet again.
- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

A special dedication because we love so deeply -

for Carole and Paul Wolfram, UT...rg

Got Cha...

When I received this email this evening, you can't
imagine how much I was laughing. Because...
Felines shred everything, if given the opportunity!

Thank you Carole Wolfram, UT

You Are My Sunshine ~

You are the sunshine
I am the rain,
Shine upon my soul
To ease my pain.

Lift me to your rainbow
So I may see,
The love that shines
                                      For eternity.

Fill my heart
With rays of light,
Join me to you
On our destiny’s flight.

We are the sunshine
And there is no rain,
You have shown upon my soul
You have eased my pain.

Upon your rainbow
I now shall see,
Our love shall shine
For eternity.   - Rhoda Galgiani

Spring Love ~

Spring love is in the air

a word we sing a word we share

Bringing beauty to the eye

who is to question how and why

Colorful blossoms all around

plant life bursting through the ground

A season laced with special love

                                          smell the fragrance from above -

                                          created by God

                                          - Rhoda Galgiani

Puns for Animal Lovers...

It was raining cats and dogs,
there were poodles all over the road.

When my cat lost her three male kittens,
I had to call missing purr sons.

Even the best bird dog is only good to a point.

A cat that swallowed a ball of wool had mittens.

To purchase a cat, find a pet store with a fee line.

Cats are often the victims of fur-ball abuse.


and so it goes...   - Rhoda Galgiani

Another Day has Begun ~

  Cool breezes created from
swirling water in pools below
leaving misty cleanliness
upon ones dying spirit

Taking deep breaths savoring it all
the mind becomes gently consumed
with beauty and peace within
the confines of the body

Overwhelming joy brought by the
comforts of protective surroundings
fill the longing heart with love
streaming down from above

thus - another day has begun   - Rhoda Galgiani

Do You Know Where Your Kitty Is???

 Hey!
Just
because
they Purr
doesn't
mean they
can't have
hang-up's
just like
their
humans
once in a while!!!

Oh, Nooooooooo!

WHY
DINOSAURS
BECAME
EXTINCT!

Sent from a favorite friend -

Thank you Carole Wolfram, UT...rg

Nature's Loving Bond ~

Dedicated to the life of the Penguin   Strong winds forcefully
sting faces of determination
entwined with fortitude
to withstand the devil of
it all, which is their destiny.

A loving bond so strong
the parallel between the two
picturesque statues destined to
fulfill the continuation of the gene
born between the two spirits joined.

Alas, birth peaks withstanding
the fury of nature’s hand.
A chick is born to complete the
cycle as life continues its pattern
of many mysteries born to the –

frozen land of the South Pole
- Rhoda Galgiani