September 15, 2013

Whispers...


Karen is Her Name
Dedicated to Karen O’Leary
 
A poet gentle with her words
grasps all that is around
shares lullaby with singing birds
dreamy writes new words found
short verses fill her treasured scroll
thoughts of a captured sound
pleasing and truth always her goal
words from the heart of a poet forever in a breeze!
 
- Rhoda Galgiani
 
Whispers Poetry Style - Created by Pat Simpson to honor Karen O’ Leary
An eight line one verse only poem with content being about anything
or anyone that is gentle and kind - Rhyming Optional - Lines 1, 3, 5, 7
all count 8 syllables - Lines 2. 4. 6 all count 6 syllables - Last line counts
14 syllables lines - Subject any creative art...rg

September 8, 2013

Eight by Four...

The Learning Game
 
Knowledge will light
your way to doors
that open wide
thus, teaching you
interesting facts
that build blocks of
information
for your future.
 
Study the books
before your eyes
displaying skills
also, listen
to those who teach
for their knowledge
will expand your
abilities.
 
Creative words
come to ones mind
that will be shared
with others who
want to explore
their own ideas
everlasting
on a desktop.
 
- Rhoda Galgiani
  
Eight by Four Form of Poetry written as a stanza that has 8 lines of 4 syllables each
that word wrap like one continuous statement - Commas between lines may be used -
Any subject...rg


September 6, 2013

Seventh Heaven...


Hmmm

Heaven - is a state of mind
This is what I hear them say from time to time
When I say them, I mean those
Who talk of a far away place none who knows?
Seventh day He took His rest
Some place called Heaven – He created His best
Think they mean His Heaven? Hmmm

- Rhoda Galgiani


Seventh Heaven Poetry Form consists of sixty-one syllables
in the form of: 7/11/7/11/7/11/7 - The first line has seven
syllables, second eleven, third seven, forth eleven, fifth seven,
sixth eleven, and seventh seven - Rhyming is optional; however,

it’s a plus - Any variation of the words “seven” or “heaven” must
appear in the poem...rg

August 31, 2013

Metamorphic Transition...

Before, During, After
 
Before I was feeling empty
Since joy didn’t fit in my heart
Smiles came and went with sad sorrow
Frowns seemed to frame my empty face
 
During this time, I found my way
Seeking my truths as I did pray
Understood that my days turned black
Comfort in life I now did lack
All was taken in a short flash
Dreams tumbled and suddenly crash
As failure overtook one’s mind
Your love in life turned cold and blind
Sorrow captured my body’s peace
Life we lived died coming to cease
 
After years of solitude pain
The mind grew and heart became full
Faith in one’s own self and in God
Taught me again to become full
 
- Rhoda Galgiani
 
Metamorphic Transition Form of Poetry - Created by Dena M. Ferrari
Three verses, though the number of verse lines do vary - First verse
has 4 lines non rhyme with content about Before - The second verse
has 10 lines done as rhyming couplets and content of this verse is
During (here and now) any subject - Third verse content is about
After done with 4 lines 4th line repeats the end words of line 2
Align center or left...rg


August 27, 2013

Minute Poetry...




Silent View
 
Sleep bring dreams to the aging mind
Past youthful time
When life was long
Hearts sang their song
 
Memories come to silent view
Dreaming of you
Young lovers bring
Hot summer fling
 
Awaken suddenly this night
I feel my plight
Lonely as one
No place to run 
 
© Rhoda Galgiani
  
Minute Poetry Form is a style of rhyming verses consisting of 12 lines
of 60 syllables written in strict iambic meter - The poem is formatted into
3 stanzas of 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4; 8,4,4,4 syllables - The rhyme scheme is as
follows: aabb, ccdd, eeff...rg

August 25, 2013

Abcdarien...





Recognition 

Appearance beautifully clean
declared earnest favor gained
here in just kindness lends
mirrored notes outside pane
quest range safely tacked under
victory window x-rayed
youthful zestfulness
 
- Rhoda Galgiani
 
Abcdarien Form of Poetry is constrained by alphabetical order, whether forward or backward or reverse - Successive letters of the alphabet may be used to begin each word, each line, each verse acrostic, with each stanza headed by one of the letters...rg

August 22, 2013

Monorhyme...


Fill One’s Heart
 
Joy - fill one’s heart with ease
bring smiles it’s sure to please
frown fade and quickly leave
now the heart shall not grieve

 Love - fill one’s heart come eve
happiness scents the breeze
bringing one to believe
mates shall now interweave

 Peace - fill one’s heart to retrieve
lost time wants a reprieve
growing strong blend and weave
love joins, as they achieve 

 Dream - fill one’s heart to receive
life’s joy as they conceive
vowing not to deceive
or ever disbelieve
 
- Rhoda Galgiani
 

Monorhyme Form of Poetry - Created by Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is a poem in which all lines have the same end rhyme - It can be written in stanzas or altogether with no line breaks - There is no set meter specified or other requirements - Any subject...rg




August 20, 2013

Lanterne...

Gestures
 
Hugs
Comfort
Arm in arm
Safety in pairs
Us
 
- Rhoda Galgiani
 
Lanterne Form of Poetry is 4 lines - Line 1 is 1 syllable, line 2 is 2 syllables,
line 3 is 3 syllables, line 4 is 4 syllables - Last word relates to first word of poetry
Any subject...rg


August 13, 2013

Free Verse...

Serenity Light
 
Slowly she walks to the clearing
leaving tall rugged trees behind
her breath is in a labored state
she hurries to the wooden bridge
 
Escaping turmoil of decades
she turns quickly to see the path
behind her, empty as her life
no one to follow her footsteps
 
Moments of freedom caress her
plan of flight for so long now real
she quickly runs across the bridge
she reaches for her waiting light
 
A bright new dawn now comes to her
promises of a brand new world
she claims her found visions today
her night dreams were of darkest form -
 
serenity light gives bright dreams
 
- Rhoda Galgiani
 
Free Verse or Unrhymed Poetry Form has no rhyme, no special line length or no special pattern. It sounds like natural speech. It tells a story or paints a picture. It uses carefully chosen words to describe experiences or feelings. It is written like a poem and not like a paragraph. It must make sense to the reader…rg 


August 8, 2013

Nonet/Acrostic...


Carnation (Nonet)

 Carnation a flower of beauty
All in bright colors we do see
Rises in the morning sun
Nice aromas divine
As we come to see
Tulips touch me
In garden
Outside
Now

Carnation (Acrostic)

Carnation nature’s gift to us
Adjust flower standing up tall
Returning fragrance bring us joy
Natural bloom did curtsied today
All see garden’s beautiful show
Today soil gave birth to a bud
Inside our heart a smile is seen
Only once a year flowers beam
Never disappoints floral dream

 - Rhoda Galgiani


Nonet/Acrostic Form of Poetry - A 9 letter word - Do first stanza
as a Nonet then second stanza as an Acrostic - these styles as
combination must be left justified - Nonet has nine lines - The
first line has nine syllables, second line eight syllables, third line
seven syllables, etc…until line nine that finishes with one syllable
It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional - Acrostic Form is

where the first letter of each line spells a word usually using the
same word as the title...rg

August 1, 2013

Enlightenment...


Was In Plain Sight
 
I asked and I received my Lord’s blessings and touch
Heard my voice call to Him in prayer and such
Faith helps me with my woes so much
Lost was I before I knew Him
My life was empty dark cold and so grim
He came to me as angels sang glorious hymn
I received my Lord’s touch; I received my Lord’s touch!
 
Love came to me at the turn of a barren bend
Through Him our spirits now would bond and blend
He sent dove wings so I would mend
Gave me trust and love from His heart
As child no mention of Him from the start
Finding Him fulfills my soul’s empty and lost cart
Turn of a barren bend; turn of a barren bend!
 
I talk to my Lord as if He was in plain sight
Regular prayer sometimes into the night
He hears me telling Him my plight
Reassures life will be on track
Tells me not to hide or take a look back
He takes my hand to a path never will it be black
My Lord was in plain sight; my Lord was in plain sight!
 
- Rhoda Galgiani

Enlightenment Poetry Form - Created by Christina R. Jussaume
Seven-line stanza with syllable counts as follows 12, 10, 8, 8, 10, 12
and 6 repeat - The last line of each stanza is a six-syllable phrase
that comes from the first line of each stanza. It must have a semicolon
between each set and exclamation point at the end of statement - If you
cannot use words in first line write a 6 syllable phrase and repeat that
Minimum 3 stanzas - Rhyme scheme is a, a, a, b, b, b, x...rg

July 24, 2013

Thank you ~ Christina R. Jussaume...


Prayer for Rhoda’s Family

I extend my condolences to you all
I know your Mother’s love helped you to stand tall
I pray your Mother’s soul will ascend above
I believe she will look down with all her great love

Reflect on your memories to ease your pain
With each loving moment you will start to gain
Cherish the laughter you all had together
Remember the family times in harsh weather

Your love will remain enveloped in your heart
Comfort is felt from memories from day’s start
Like a candle that never goes out you’ll feel
The love of a Mother can be surreal!

Be thankful for each of the precious times had
Jot them down in memory bank and be glad!
Comfort I try to bring to you as I write
Remember the good times throughout day and night

By Christina R. Jussaume
 
In Memory of Jan L. Balmain
April 9, 1920 - July 21, 2013
 
Editors Note:
 
Christina R. Jussaume is the Stylist Group Teacher at Alliance Poetry Website
She has taught me so much about poetry form and style. She is a gentle soul
who is spiritually uplifted and dedicated to our Lord. My heart thanks her...rg

July 22, 2013

A Prayer for Rhoda by Michael L. Schuh


My heart is heavy with sorrow after hearing you lost your beloved Mother today.
I am sure you love her and will always miss her in every way.
The lord call on her to be with him in heaven above.
She is still and always will be surrounded by love.
Just think Rhoda, how thrilled she had to be to look on His face.
I know that you believe she is now in a much better place.
Sure you are in pain over her leaving you
She are you had no choice it was God's wants to do.
He gives us all life and He decides when that life is to be taken away.
None of us that He made in His image are here on earth to stay.
She was here to do what God intended her to do.
Part of that task was to give birth to you.
She had to be a loving, kind,very good Mother and wife.
Her and you Father planted the seed that gave you life.
That seed had become a good strong woman and a fantastic poet.
Being a poet like you only one has to be read and people will know it.
Poets are messengers of God, chosen to spread goodness and love through words from the start.
Your Mother gave birth to you and cherished you from the start.
I hope in some way this write helps ease your grief.
Just hold on too your belief.
I pray that your family and your Mother's friend find comfort in a short while.
Please dry your tears of sorrow and try to smile.
This many not be the best of prayer.
But, it does come for a friend who really cares
Amen!

BY
MICHAEL L. SCHUH
 
Editor's Note:
 
This lovely supportive poetry was posted on Alliance Poetry Website
by a lovely gentle man and poet. My heart thanks you Michael...rg

A Child's Loss


Child should remember Mother’s sweet sung song
warm arms that cradle the sad tears away
joyful moments between the two last long
 Mother and child bonds it was meant that way

Lost memories of childhood - Mother’s sin
couldn’t show love from her judgmental heart
child cheated in life as what should have been
pain comes to ones mind from the very start

Love from one’s heart takes a moment to live
when felt for their child from deep within
love was there for my Mother to give
she closed her heart - this sad child could not win

- Rhoda Galgiani
In Memory of My Mother
Jan L. Balmain
April 9, 1920 ~ July 21, 2013

During this difficult time, in spite of my Mother's selfish and cold demeanor to me, will always honor my Mother as God Commandants has instructed me to do...rg

July 21, 2013

Etheree...


Every Breath

God
Lead me
To this place
I became whole
Through Him I shall rise
He has shown me the way
I gave Him my loving heart
I receive favor through my soul
He has shown me how to love myself
I thank God with every breath that I take
 
- Rhoda Galgiani


Etheree Form of Poetry - Created about twenty years ago by an Arkansas poet named Etheree Taylor Armstrong, this titled form, the Etheree, consists of ten lines of unmetered and unrhymed verse, the first line having one syllable, each succeeding line adding a syllable, with the total syllable count being fifty-five...rg

July 16, 2013

Rhyme...

Midnight Sleep

He came to me in midnight sleep
robe of white that flowed like a breeze
His words came to me mine to keep
soft hair crowns gentle face with ease

Words of poets shall add His name
come and feel heavenly bright light
bring truth to those who hide in shame
cleansed - forever adorned in white

Pen shall rhyme His poetic words
scripture recites a truthful love
speak to all so He shall be heard
saved are you in home up above

He came to me in midnight sleep
poet’s pen vowed to spread His word
truth and His promise I shall keep
poet’s words write what will be heard

- Rhoda Galgiani

Rhyme Poetry Form - abab, cdcd, efef, ghgh
Each stanza is 4 lines - each line is 8 syllables…rg

July 13, 2013

Anaphora...

Sunlight -
Our Beginning

Sunlight awakens the world for
a new day
Sunlight streams so we may
find our way




Sunlight gives a beginning to one’s life
Sunlight helps a man to adore his wife
Sunlight becomes our stepping stones
Sunlight brightens secrets that one owns
Sunlight can reveal a hidden path
Sunlight burn away our painful wrath
Sunlight guides our eyes to see
Sunlight gathers us so we become we
Sunlight shines close to our hearts
Sunlight is truth from the very start

               - Rhoda Galgiani

Anaphora Poetry Form is the repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences or lines - No meter is set and no rhyme is required...rg

July 10, 2013

Goodbye is Not Forever...

 Our Hearts Shed Tears as We Send Our Love
on Angel Wings to You in Doggie Heaven...

Picture Submitted to 'Expressions' by
Carole Wolfram, UT

Editor's Note:

Carole has been a loyal friend since 2009
when 'Expressions' was dedicated to
the love of animals and poetry. Although
'Expressions' has new format, it is with
love and respect, I am posting this final
picture of her beloved Danielle...rg

July 7, 2013

Countup...

His Space

Blue
Up high
In His sky
Colors His peace
Hatred seems to cease
On earth for a short while
A heart shines happy with smile
Deep blue depth shows people His love
Lasting promise shared words from above
Come see His sky and what His world shall be

- Rhoda Galgiani

 
Count Up Form of Poetry - This titled form consists of exactly ten lines
The first line having one syllable, each succeeding line adding a syllable,
with a total count of fifty-five syllables - This form allows both rhyme and
meter, while it’s similar cousin ETHEREE allows neither...rg
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July 2, 2013

Pope Francis ~ Saint Peter's Square

Wanting to Share This Amazing Picture with You...

POPE FRANCIS WAS WAVING AT THE PEOPLE AT SAINT PETER'S SQUARE
WEDNESDAY GENERAL AUDIENCE WHEN, INCREDIBLY, A DOVE PERCHED
ON HIS HAND! MAKES YOU THINK...DOESN'T  IT? rg