Golden Wings - Free Verse

'Wings on the Sun...'
Swallowtail, Yellow and Black Butterfly ~ Gold Sunflower

Butterflies

circle spring flowers

 that is in splendid bloom,

fluttering their wings

grasping gently the golden

cone of honey within the

center of their found treasure

Taking leisurely sips

from the golden food

that will nourish again

their weakened wings,

that will take them on

a flights journey -

where butterflies go

Golden halos

surrounds their

delicate descending

path of discovery,

protecting their wings

from danger as they

drink the golden nectar

Strength revises

vibrant delicate souls

purifying an inner core,

cleansing and preparing

for a flight ascending

to a glorious height -
 as golden wings soar

 - Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Free Verse Poetry Form has no rhyme,
no special line length or no special pattern...rg

Spring Growt - haiku

Buds of Spring

dampened soil bursting

little faces of Spring growth

sheltered by God’s hand

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
Japanese Haiku Poetry Form is non-rhymed in "traditional" syllable counts of 5, 7, 5 in 3 line stanzas. The subject is about nature and usually brings much imagery into the poem...rg

An Easter Message from 'Expressions'...

To All Who Grace the Pages of 'Expressions'
We are Sending Holiday Wishes With Love
For a Joyous and Happy Easter...

 

Hugs from Rhoda,

Kitty Purrs from Gracie

Free Verse...

Miniature Red Rose Bush

Produced Roses Each Day for Six Years

Miniature Love

 

Spring - you came to me

a budding miniature rose bush

with a deep red hue that holds

dew drops between her petals
 

 Summer - you came to me

your natural radiant beauty that

showered me with delicate buds

bringing me happiness for days
 

 Autumn - you came to me

to my surprise coming one last time

a single miniature rose bud for me

to entwine with grateful joy
 

 Winter - you came to me

snow to put you to sleep resting safely

until the following Spring and then you

will peek again through the soil -
 

 Bringing me happiness from your

structure of miniature love
 

  - Rhoda Galgiani

Free Verse 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 



Kimo...

 

Heavenly Grace

Darkened day of gloomy fright from above

Knowing the storm will pass by

Heavenly grace touched me

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Kimo Poetry Form - A post-Haiku poetic form , consisting of three lines of 10, 7 and 6 syllables - This form of poetry was invented in Israel - (Western form of Haiku is 3 lines of  5, 7, 5 syllables Subject is about Nature)...rg



ABC...

 

A New Day 
 

About an hour ago

Beginning with the morning sun

Caressing the coming day

Delighting in the promise

I awoke with joy in my heart

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

 

ABC Poetry Form - First line starting with A, 2nd B, 3^rd C

Last line use any letter...rg



Bio...

A Poet’s Soul
 

Rhoda

Mother, daughter, friend, writer

Sister of Robert, Cheri and Gary

Lover of God, people and animals

Who feels compassion, pity and love

Who fears Satan, rejection and criticism

Who would like to see peace, love and humility

Resident of East Patchogue, NY

Galgiani
 

Bio Poetry Form - Written about one self’s life, personality traits and ambitions

Line 1: First name
Line 2: Four traits that describe you
Line 3: Brother/Sister of (may substitute son/daughter of)
Line 4: Lover of (Give names of three people or ideas)
Line 5: Who feels (Give three feelings)
Line 6: Who fears (Give three items)
Line 7: Who would like to see ... (Give three items)
Line 8: Resident of... (Give city and state)
Line 9: Last name only

Epigram...

His Masters Voice

One Voice…

Expression from thee,
utters thy wish

- Rhoda Galgiani

Epigram Poetry Form - A very short, ironic and witty poem usually written as a brief couplet or quatrain. The term is derived from the Greek epigramma meaning inscription...rg

Whitnelle...

There is beauty in allowing yourself
to be open to the pain of tears...
- Author Unknown

Tears

Heart is full
of emotions

words of woe

from another

crying tears

lost is her sight

her world is dark - heart is full

Emotions

tears that stream

mind confused

her shivers crawl

slowly creep

one of cold form

eyes are still from - emotions

Words of woe

she shifts her thought

controlling

her flow of tears

dries her stains

regains the strength

shuts out devil - words of woe

Another

thought becomes real

weakness fads

decisions made

tears now dry

spirit will soar

heart is full for - another

- Rhoda Galgiani

Whitnelle Poetry Form - Created January 22, 2014 by Janet Vick - A combination of a Whitney form in syllable counts of 3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 7 and the Lilibonelle form where repeating lines are used to begin each verse 4 verse minimum - When using line 2 and line 4, they need to be shortened by a syllable count to 3 - You may change the wording, but not the words, if needed - The first line of each verse ends the last line of each verse -The first line of the first verse is included in the last line of the poem as well -The title of the poem is the theme of the verses and appears in each verse...rg



Lanterne...

Rain

Downpour

Earth swallows

Mother Nature's

Tears

- Rhoda Galgiani

Lanterne Poetry Form has 5 lines 1, 2, 3, 4 Syllables

Last word 1 Syllable relating to first word



Welcome Spring

Welcome 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.

Spring you have come again with beauty.

You are finally here for all to sing about.

Seeing the Daffodils starting to grow

Tulips poking their new born sprouts up

through the 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 love

- Rhoda Galgiani



Free Verse...

The Cosmos 
 

Man’s mind spins with uncertainty

of the myths around one’s soul

questions of the ageless universe and its

solar system of depth beyond man's eye
 

Penetrating ancient books of repeated lists

of misunderstood statements from minds

that search to reveal what is hidden within

black galaxy of stars and their rotating planets 
 

Such searching remain with questions

for the quest to reveal has gone on for

thousand of years with the evolution of man

and the creatures who inhabit earth with him - 
 

He will continue to search for answers

as to the existence of the Cosmos 

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Free Verse 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

St. Patrick's Day



'Expressions'
Sends Best Wishes

for a Wonderful

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Hugs from...

Rhoda and Gracie

Free Verse...

'Halo Reach'

Within My Reach
 

I am happy, laid back and everything is going my way!

You know why, I ask? Because I have faith -

Yes, a simple five letter word that contains hope,

promise and love not only for myself, but for others.
 

Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t always this way!

I had to work at achieving this graceful state,

working some days just a little bit harder to keep

faith within my reach, for the world can be harsh.
 

One must love themselves in order to feel the love

towards others. The jealousy, anger or mistrust has

to be barred, in order to go forth with joy in one’s heart,

wearing a facade only covers the inner pain of sadness.
 

One can pretend as they carry that dark cloud upon

their weary shoulders. No, learn to be in love with one’s self,

as you take a moment to notice what is around the bend so

you may touch others with the beauty growing within your soul -
 

then and only then, will you feel His grace.

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Free Verse 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

 

Taken ~ Tetractys...

Given 1981 ~ Taken 1996

Rose

Pink hue

Breathless scent

Taken from me

To be given away to someone blind

- Rhoda Galgiani

Tetractys Form of Poetry is a poetic form consisting of at least 5 lines of
1, 2, 3, 4, 10 syllables - Poetry can be written with more than one verse,
but must follow suit with an inverted syllable count
Tetractys can also be reversed and written 10, 4, 3, 2, 1
Double Tetractys maybe written as 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 - 10, 4, 3, 2, 1
Triple Tetractys as 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 - 10, 4, 3, 2, 1 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 10…rg

Rhyme...

 

A Pen’s Expression

Poetry, expression to share

hidden in an eternal hall;

written with emotional flair

poems safe in a journal’s wall.

Emotions mentally engaged

poetry, expression to share,

line by line gives birth to a page

ink drying on paper with care.

Words conveyed so one is aware

secrets told a revealing way,

poetry, expression to share

calls you hear what words may say.

A poet’s world is a gentle way

composed with compassionate care,

words penned forever and a day

poetry, expression to share.

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

A Rhyme Form of Poetry is the pattern of rhyming lines in a poem or in lyrics for music
It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme - For example abab indicates a four-line stanza in which the first and third lines rhyme, as do the second and fourth lines...rg



Sonnet...

 

A Women Scorn

 The heart has turned away hiding inside

Conceals the pure love that once did glow

Afraid to reveal pain the heart does show

Broken with slashes deep trying to hide

Body mends the mind closed the gap so wide

Love has taken the soul far below

Buries the guilt so his hand cannot sow

Heart crying deep tears as true love has died

 Soul has learned not to trust anymore

Steals ones mind and thoughts not to restore

His lying lips she’s now a woman scorn

Emotions wasted on visions now torn

Walks alone to regain life as was born

Brings hope to a women who is lovelorn

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

The Sonnet Form of Poetry consisting of an octave with the rhyme pattern abbaabba
followed by six lines with a rhyme pattern of cdecde or cdcdcd...rg

Nagauta Lyric...

Sweetly Speaking

 A light is shining
Glowing from my heart like gold
      Glimmers through ripples
      Of a cool shimmering brook
Hearing secret thoughts untold

 Sweetly speaking words
To those torn apart I say
      Voice of painful scars
      With a hopeless dying breath
Pray now for a brand new way

 Autumn shows her hues
Carries souls to rainbow heights
      Let my golden light
      Guide them up and far away
Sleeping somber gentle nights

 - Rhoda Galgiani 

 

Nagauta Lyriac Form of Poetry is a Japanese form of indeterminate length
that alternates lines of five and seven syllables and ends with an additional

seven-syllable line…rg

Alliteration...

Old Man Winter

Alliteration Style
 

 Eating enjoyable editable

BBQ brazing beef

Corn cobs congenial

Summer sensations simmering

Deserts delicious delectable

Longing lasting leisurely laziness

Soon season slips silently silent

As winter’s weary weather

Comes carrying cantankerous calling card

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Alliteration Form of Poetry is a poem that repeats the same letter at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals; as in the following lines: - Behemoth, biggest born of earth, upheaved His vastness - Fly o'er waste fens and windy fields...rg



Free Verse...

Our Destiny

Golden hues cast their
spell over the setting sun
Another day has passed
Warmth leaves the soul as the
evening breeze swirls swiftly by

Longing to dream just a bit longer
taking in the treasures of today
casually drifting into the awaited peace
that is coming, peace that will soothe
the body and soul for another day

Visions of today clutter the mind
bringing pleasure to the lips
Memories have developed from
today carefully being filed along
with others of days gone by

The heart is full with the
life that is taken for granted.
Dare do we question the events
of the daily routine that is before us?
It is said, how dare we...

for our destiny has already been chosen

- Rhoda Galgiani

Free Verse 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

Happy Valentine's Day from Karen O'Leary...

 

Valentine Reflection

Love is not endless

euphoria and passion.

Its intertwined

harmony climbs steep

hardships with balance

and exalts in others'

triumphs with true joy.

Love absorbs peace

and endures with faith.

- Karen O'Leary

  

 

Karen O'Leary is the Editor of Whispers...a poetry website that will delight all

who take a moment to visit...whispersinthewind333.blogspot.com