Smiles...

Rhoda and Gracie 2008
(Yup! That's a NY Yankee Shirt I have on!

One with a sense of humor
will laugh throughout the day
taking with them joy and love
the way it should be, they say

Laugh we may - for it is right
as the silly in us brings a special glow
laughing together, we spread bright light
sharing smiles, the world will know -

happiness

Even Baby Ducks...

Even
Baby Ducks
Have a
Sense of
Humor...




Submitted to 'Expressions' by
a loyal friend with a huge sense of humor -
Barbara Dyson, NV

Francis the Cat ~ by John Henson

Bonsoir mon ami I am Francoise Le Chat
That’s French you know, for Francis the cat
Here on the Champs Ellysees pickings are fat
And beautiful Mademoiselle’s stop for a chat

Oolala my friend I am in love with them all
Well! I am a young garcon and having a ball
Friends tell me the ladies will be my downfall
So! Until that happens, I will give them my all

I am the aristocat, the lord of the alleyways
Someone crosses my path and bravery he displays
Why I can run faster I know all the pathways
Though the ladies this somewhat dismays

Still I am the greatest there has ever been
A pussy cat extraordinaire, lean and mean
When I’m running away from the scene
I’m the fastest feline the world has ever seen
John Henson, Poet
The Writer's and Poetry Alliance
http://poetryandpublishing.co.uk/

Now This is Motherly Love...

Submitted to 'Expressions' by
Caryl Ramsdale, NV

Musical Notes

Musical notes chime with song
brings the heart to dance
like free birds in the sky -
never asks heaven why

Happy Easter 2012

  Knowing deep in our hearts
we shall come around again in time -
we salvage what truth is for we
shall draw upon it twice as much

Knowing deep in our minds
faith is the key to our sanity -
we lean to those who bring us
safety with their heartfelt love

Knowing deep in our beings
a sanction is waiting to comfort -
leading us to a light of fulfillment
and joy with others who know -

Him

Expressions Poetry Journal wishes you a
Joyous Easter Holiday from our home to yours -
Rhoda, Max and Gracie

LOL

This photo starts my day off just perfect!!!

Expression Friends...

'Expression' friends
are on a
Roll with
these great
Kitty Pictures!

Submitted to 'Expressions' by
a loyal supported and loving friend
Carole Wolfram, UT

Snoozing Kitty Style...

Who says
three's a
crowd?
Four, yeah
maybe...




Submitted to 'Expressions' by
long time friend and supporter
Caryl Ramsdale, NV

From the Inside Out...

Gracie...

 

Gracie...

You wake my senses with loving charm as you caress my sleeping form, that brings me out a deep slumber you wake me to the light of an early morn

Sleepy eyed I look at you

excitement stirs within your heart,
knowing I am now awake

brightens your waiting day to start

Each morning you come to me

touching my closed eye or my cheek,
some days you lean against my side
finding your own safe place to sleep

And, some morns I wake upon my own
wondering if you forgot me that day,
how silly am I for there you come
you hear me stir as I get up my way -
  my Gracie   - Rhoda Galgiani

Catchy Sign...

On a Fence:
"Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!"

Kitty Play Time...

My Kitties hearts I did touch today
they romped and played with me,
chasing them around the room
such fun we always have, us three

Moments of joy we share together
tossing their little toys in fun and play,
they hop and jump chasing each other
bringing back the toys - meow they say

My Kitties fill my heart with love
each morning I wake with hugs and purrs,
it’s 6 am they want me to come play,
or open a can of wet food, cuz -

wee’ze hungry, Mom
they say!!!

A Feline with True Grit...

Abandoned Baby Owls Adopted

Hatched in an incubator, orphaned burrowing owls Linford and Christie currently reside in the home of Jimmy Robinson, a wildlife park keeper at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, England







Robinson's dog 'JT' keeps a watchful eye on baby owls...


Baby owls
Linford and Christie
curl up in tea cups
in the home of their
adoptive parent,
Jimmy Robinson

Photo courtesy of bnps.co.uk

A Baby is a Baby...

Submitted to 'Expressions' by
Carole Wolfram, UT

Three's a Crowd? Naw!!!

Who said we
can't take a
little snooze
here by
the window
where it's
comfy?







Mommy says
it's Ok
as long as
we're happy
and don't
make a mess!



Submitted to 'Expressions' by
Vernette Hutcheson, LA

A Memory's Dream ~

I loved you from the first moment you came
into my view, as a halo surrounded you
I saw you, I knew -

As a young girl, you entered my life later asking me
to be a loving wife to share your dreams and time
forever with you -

Early years were tough for us as we learned to trust,
we started our family we grew up strong together
joined, you and me -

Doing what families do, time disappears, as she takes the
youthful years with comfort and joy, a family together
I did not know -

One day you came not to love me moving away from our
home and family leaving me alone lost and confused
your heart wanted to be free -

My mind and heart died that day when you suddenly
decided to go away, I hid my lingering love for you
alone, I cried -

Time and years have swiftly passed, I am still plagued
by the young love that did not last, as I remember
our time you took away -

Old and gray some nights I still dream of moments that
don’t go away as a broken mirror shows me her lines
with visions of the love we once shared as -

young love became a memory’s dream

~~~~~~~~~~

The beginning August 1, 1959 ~ The end May 31, 1984

Happy St. Patrick's Day ~

Love and Kitty Purrs from,
Max and Gracie
(oops, Rhoda too!!!)

A Winter's Moon ~

A winter’s moon touches the clouded sky
never giving thought as to how and why
brings eerie filtered light to darkened trees
creates wandering paths with gentle breeze

Lines of a face seemingly tired and old
moons imprint reveal tales it can be told
years of moonlight shinning down on the earth
captures history that hide a tales worth

Streaming yarns of decades and their glories
the man in the moon records their stories
never forgets who created it all
forming a structure so no one would fall

the cold winter moon sits high in the sky
never giving thought as to how and why
Author's Note:

Sonnet Form - A Shakespearean (English) Sonnet has three quatrains (verses) and a couplet (last two lines) and rhymes abab cdcd efef gg. Usually Sonnets have 10 Syllables per line...rg

I'm Sorry - Your Duck Has Passed Away...

A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.

After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away."

The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied the vet…

"How can you be so sure?" she protested. "I mean you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something."

The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head.

The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room. A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room.

The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck."

The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman.

The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$150!" she cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!"

The vet shrugged, "I'm sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it's now $150."


Barbara Dyson, NV sense of humor always captures 'Expressions' pages...rg

Mind & Body - We Shall Overcome

One remembers the younger days
with glee and adventure on the horizon
happy with the moment spent within
oneself - accomplishment completed

Year wander by giving the aging soul
new goals, new thoughts and beginnings
challenges to strengthen the inner structure
preparing one self for changes again to begin

Determination to complete a given goal
to sustain ones destination in their
direction of a 'job well done'
mind and body join working together -

saying with heart - we shall overcome
Author's Note:

Maxine and I are dieting - again!!! rg

Isn't This Incredible???

Photographer and Bird Species Unknown
Submitted to 'Expressions' by
Carole Wolfram, UT

'Expressions' Lighter Side...

HEALTH MESSAGE FROM MAXINE...
As I was lying in bed pondering the problems of the world, I rapidly realized that I don't really give a rat's hiney. It's the tortoise life for me!

1. If walking is good for your health, the postman would be immortal
2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat
3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years
4. A tortoise doesn't run and does nothing, yet it lives for 150 years
and you tell me to exercise?? I don't think so

I'm retired - go around me!

Submitted to 'Expressions' by
Barbara Dyson, NV

Tornado Alley ~

One wonders why
as tears come to the eye
not understanding the pain
what is anyone to gain

Nature travel her deadly path
takes people in her wrath
saddened as Angels die
one seeks God as people cry

Why does one remains there
can’t they live anywhere
rebuilding a shattered home
roots are deep, they shan’t roam -

from earth’s alley of hell
Author's Note:

My thoughts are with Baby Angel who died today in Indiana -
Now she is with her Mommy, Daddy, Sister and Brother
who were killed in the Tornado also...rg

Featuring ~ John W. Henson, Poet/Artist

The beautiful girl
Ojibwa Child
Luna pearl
The wild
Hunt
Hunt
The wild
Luna pearl
Ojibwa Child
The beautiful girl

The wild wolfen howl
The moon is bright
A low growl
In sight
Prowl
Prowl
In sight
A low growl
The moon is bright
The wild wolfen howl

John W. Henson, Poet/Artist

You may read more of John's expressive poetry at:
The Writer's and Poetry Alliance
poetryandpublishing.co.uk
Search Poet's Name at the Writer's Forum

Poetry Form: Egg Timer Style by Erich J. Goller, Poet
5 lines 5/4/3/2/1 Syllable - Reverse These Lines Completely
Any Subject--Centered Rhyming Optional

Author's Note:

John W. Henson is not only a Poet he is a brilliant Artist. He is a qualified Graphic Designer specializing in Illustration (BA Hons.) John has a BTEC National Diploma in Photography, along with Communications, Advertising and Marketing Certificate Grade 1 (CAM1). He takes pride in teaching Airbrush Illustration at the University level and in Illustration, Design and as a Sculptor he has worked for many prestige clients including Sylvester Stallone. All the artwork and writing is his own done either by hand, digitally generated or from his own photography. Thanking John again for allowing the posting of his beautiful work on ‘Expressions’ - you can tell, this Poet is impressed with Mr. Henson's work and dedication to the arts...rg

Dear Lord ~

Dear Lord

You came to me today like yesterday
guiding me along showing me the way
You take my hand as we stroll down life’s path
as one, I fear not the world’s savage wrath
Alone was I until You came to me
my heart is full for thee I now do see
I am blessed for this I know in my heart
wondering how I survived from the start
My love for You grows stronger day by day
and to this, I lovingly want to say…

Amen

Dear Lord

Strength, your glory has given to my heart
guides me down a path I trust from the start
Lost was I till you came into my view
adrift until I meet the loving You
Not knowing which way in my life to go
I saw a glow, glorious you did show
Taking my hand in life forgiving sins
being blessed, I now spiritually win
As I follow Your word waiting for You
happiness in my heart seeing us two

Amen

"Prayer Style" created today 01/02/2012
10 lines x 10 syllables x 5 different rhyming couplets only one stanza
that must begin with "Dear Lord"... and finish "Amen"

Pat Farnsworth-Simpson, Creator/Poet
poetryandpublishing.co.uk

SparkPeople.com

When dieting this is the advice I get from...
Max and Gracie
(Check out SparkPeople.com - You will love it - It's FREE)

An Apple a Day...

The
Vet says -
'An
Apple a
day will
keep those
blues away...'

Submitted to 'Expressions' by
Vernette Hutcheson, LA

We'ze Happy, How About U?

Don't Forget to Order -
Expressions From the Inside Out at: LuLu.com
Search Book Title or Poet's Name: Rhoda Galgiani
Thank you

Lost Valentine ~

Valentine pure ruby red
stir memories of a lost love gone
that promised to be forever from our
moment of sunset to our then sleepy dawn -

Through time, hearts lost its love
with dreams dying in vain
moving to another life that knows
no special love shall remain -
Valentine ruby red glow
gone with an icy cold wind
as time erased the meaning of
love that was taken from within -

Cherishing thoughts for a moment
one sits alone and dreams for awhile
memories of lost love thoughts bring
tears with a saddened, but bright smile -

that hides a lost Valentine

IF...

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   - Rhoda Galgiani

You...

GRACIE

YOU touch my heart with love and joy
play with me and your favorite toy

YOU fit your name with style and grace
carry yourself as if you wore lace

YOU hug me at the morning’s dawn
touch my face to see me yawn

YOU bring me happiness every day
purring to me as if to say

Thank you for giving me a home
Because of you - I never shall roam –

From your love
Author's Note:

Gracie born July 2008 - I found her and took her in
She is the love of my life...

Memories of a Sycamore...

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 branches sharing their
secrets as protection from the
sycamore safely 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

Breast Feeding Causes Traffic Jam!

Mama waits for no one when it comes to her babies...

Submitted to 'Expressions'
from a loyal viewer with a
great sence of humor!

Vernette Hutcheson, LA

Dieter's Nightmare...

I LOVE M&M'S, DON'T YOU?...
NOW I KNOW WHY I DON'T LOSE WEIGHT!
OH DEAR! DOES THAT MEAN I HAVE TO GIVE THEM UP?

Submitted to 'Expressions'
from a loyal supporter...

Karen O'Leary, ND

His Tears ~

 Rain striking my window today
taps so gently as if to say
notice me, I’m here to play
but, God says no, no way

 

Pitter patter the rain does sing
down my window doing special things
like delicate chimes steadily ring
showers, God’s glory they will bring

Sidewalks, buildings and foliage wet
at times sprayed like a flying jet
you know how dirty they can get
His tears are cleaning, you can bet...

for our new beginning tomorrow

- Rhoda Galgiani

Hear Me Roar ~

I don’t think so,
no one can take from me
like a thief in the night,
comes along and just takes
I don’t think so.

No, you don’t,
how dare you steal
what is my heart and soul,
words written from my mind
No, you don’t.




Are you kidding me?
you come into my space and
take my prized possession,
my spirit and my tears
Are you kidding me?

I speak now to you
never shall I allow you to
sneak up upon my back and
take when I am not looking,
I speak now to you...

here me roar!   - Rhoda Galgiani

The Family ~

His majestic appearance
captures our hearts with glee

Her protective attitude
casts a shadow over thee

As they lovingly nurture their cub
their roar may be heard as they roam

God please protect them from harm for
the wild kingdom is their home   - Rhoda Galgiani

Practice...A Silent Tongue

One's mind questions the
motives on those around the bend,
taking for granted conversation is
understood by one on the other end

Thinking one understands the
sensitivity of one's inner feelings,
those who are speaking realize the
listener rejects the speaker dealings -

so why bother to speak at all?

Woman with ATTITUDE...

Hey!
It can't always
be about those
Kitty and Doggie
creatures.
Sometimes I
have to slip
in some old
people...

Max Says...

I don't care what anyone says,
I am almost 16 years old and I have
been there and done that several times...

My Mom says, "It is Ok Max - just do it
anyway you want!"

"If you want to meow for your food 20 times a day that is Ok too, because you are forgetting that you ate. As long as you remember where the kitty box is, I am happy"...

oxox from The Mother Cat

Trees

Winter - her hand grasps the
frozen trunks of the dormant
trees barren of their fruit
for it is the time of year
that all must be renewed

Sleep - as inner growth eternally
come alive prepares for their
spring birth along with the growth
of foliage that will protect their roots
as the upper branches become full

Dream - of a moment when
young sparrows clutter together
amongst your branches chirping
excitedly taking their first flight from
the security that you given them

Shelter - all who come to you
from the rain that showers the
meadow bringing life to all whom
dwell in your path of shadows that
filters the sun and its warmth -

for you are nature's heaven

January

January - cool this time of year
compared to cold years ago,
brisk as one breathes walking
to where they must go

Chills climb up the spine
intertwines with a warm soul,
shivers grasp the gentle frame
bringing discomfort is its goal

Steps now enter where lead to be
the shelter is safe from the chill,
longing for inner body warmth
let’s sip some tea so we shan’t be ill

Dream of Summer that comes one day
burns our skin thoughts of winter we say,
bring her back we happily cheer
January - we love you so dear

Is You'se Talk'in to Meeeee?

Gracie
just a Kit
and Mai Ling
2 years old
Love the
'expression'
on Gracie's
face...

Fall 2009

He is Called Wolf ~

He walks a stride with attitude
he IS attitude that comes
from where he has been
and where he shall go for the
forest is all that he has known
all that he has focused on his entire life

He is called Wolf -
with character of a strong willed
species that conquers his woes
who endures tirelessly day by day
fired fury from the wilderness
that is his dwelling called home

At the turn of the bend
his searching eyes scan for any
danger that may lurk within the
tree lined shadows for he is aware
of his destiny if he stumbles and
falls at the hand of nature -

faith pushes him on

Dream a New Year Dream...

Dreams often in petal pastels

that captures the heart

with wonderment as to

where the hues have been

Visions again of a new day

full of discovery within the heart

when strolling a path laid out

before each step a mystery

Around the corner of the soul

is a new horizon taking one

to an understanding of the

flight as to where and how

Again the New Year is

waiting with adventures

as the day whirls swiftly by

yet, preparing one for what is –

a dream that is only theirs

Happy New Year from,

Rhoda, Max and Gracie

'Expressions' Sends Holiday Greetings

Our New Born King

Christmas time has a special glory

for those who know the biblical story,

Of angels that came to spread the word

of Jesus’ birth, their praises we heard

Cold and dark the manger filled with hay

the birth of Jesus took place in a special way,

Mary and Joseph hold their precious Son

He was their gift, they were the chosen ones

The entire world cheered and the heavens were aglow

as brilliant stars twinkled and the angels showed,

Shepard’s the path to His straw lined stall

as they spoke of Jesus, to all they did call

Glory to Him our new born King

has come to the world so love can ring,

He will wash away our sins if we follow Him

living for eternity, He promised, so let us begin -

to show Him our love

"Expressions' wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas ~

Hugs from,

Rhoda, Max (the Scrooge) and Gracie

Maxine Says It All...

Need I say more???

A Place Called Chesapeake...

A far away place I use to know
I love so much very long ago

A place of calm and greenery delight
I’d snuggle in my bed safe at night

People were polite and sweet with their words
at times I’d get lost with words I rarely heard

I now live in a new place happy on my own
a place I found it’s my Long Island home

But, I remember a place causing my heart to peak
a place in Virginia, she is called Chesapeake -

a home away from home

I was talking on the phone to a special person the
other day - I have so many fond memories - living six
years in Chesapeake, VA where I met my southern friend -
Mona Bradley