Entwined

Red oaks in golden field
stand firm in north wind
bracing each other
two better than one -
entwined weathering storms 

- Rhoda Galgiani

The Learning Game

Knowledge will light

your way to doors

that open wide

thus, teaching you

interesting facts

that builds 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

Lord Help Man

  Greed is the damage -
replenish now the past
with rich fertile action
make man aware - rebuild
our Lord’s healing way

- Rhoda Galgiani 

Dena Says I Can't...

 
Dedicated to Dena

I hear Dena’s Challenge a calling

this is hard, but I am up and trying -

Have a creative mind I shan’t be bawling

can’t ask Dena why, cause I can’t be prying

 Writers never think letters and such

they just grab their eager pens and write -

I have a thinking cap I wear and clutch

I’ll accept this challenge - It bet’tr be right

Already at third verse, I’m ready and set

haven’t used that little letter Dena says I can’t -

Hey, this is great - I’m thinking I can’t fret

still haven’t used that silly letter yet - I shan’t

My write is at end - I'll visit the website 'Alliance'

all use’se guys can see I am truly sublime -

It is finished and I am happy smile’in a big grin

Dena my pal, giv’in me an A+ cause I did rhyme

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

The Challenge is: Can't use the letter that is between N and P in the Alphabet!!! rg

Love's Ribbon

Loving heart has no bound

for it loves you each day

its true moments are there

for love will never stray

 Loving heart always say

come to me feel my love

with me, there is no fear

a love will help you bare

Loving heart brings a dove

full of flutter and hope

spreads to the saddest world

happiness and good cheer

 Loving heart helps us cope

turn the black world around

bring joy to all our way

love binds like ribbon curled

- Rhoda Galgiani

Words Shared Takes Meaning

'Dedicated to Rick'

Life has a funny way of opening

 her arms when you least expect it

As one walks on their daily path

they find the path has a new curve

The curve seems gentle and kind

as a social moment comes to view

It’s like a new adventure as one

explores the new connection

Friendships surface when least expected

This huge world now become small as

minds join and laughter becomes one

a comment or two becomes a memory

One who values a friend wears a warm heart

words shared between two takes meaning

Over time, the friendship will grow making

the world a bit nicer than she already was

- Rhoda Galgiani

Purity Inhaled

Take a breath

breathe air into the

dry lung that is alive

Consume wholeness

purity inhaled feels the

wellness coming to thrive

Look, see the beauty as

shadows dissipate the ugly rule

light shows one ways to arrive

Again, time conquers ones woes

His hand covers thee gently

teaching one how to survive

  
- Rhoda Galgiani

Sowing Faith

friends reach out
when you're in need
sowing faith is
the planted seed -
to one’s crying soul

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

Dedicated to my new acquaintance 'Rick'...rg

Memory's Book

Misty dawn’s light touches the windowsill

awakes the sleepy silent Whippoorwill

calls his heart to sing an early morn song

chants to others, he sings - come along

Take the road that leads to a peaceful walk

stroll together, we remember and talk

special events in our life come and go

nothing to change, happy with what we sow

All that crossed our life’s path was pure delight

as it was intended, life was just right

memories tucked away in the mind’s book

there for one to savor and take a look

The pages worn and torn by fingers touch

looks back fills the heart with love and such

- Rhoda Galgiani

His Glow of Light

Heaven casts a spiritual glow of light

a touch felt at the path of His glory

a mask that shows on one’s face is delight

words heard by all - a continued story

Heaven casts a spiritual glow of light

brings to all mankind sight of His true love

love that brings all new strength to their lost plight

faith grows - heaven’s light fills one from above

Heaven casts a spiritual glow of light

angel’s voices send their songs to below

lifts spiritual life to a renewed height

ridding all the pain from the souls of woe

Heaven casts a spiritual glow of light

falling rain brings blessed taste to ones lips

like a baptism to ones brow - forthright

His word forever written in the scripts

Heaven casts a spiritual glow of light

on a garden with magnitude of smell

flowers rainbow colored ever so bright

sins forgiven in heaven - saved from hell

- Rhoda Galgiani



A Monsoon Kind of Day

Furiously the heat lingers

as the desert sun grasps

holding the drought,

plant growth ordained

to your part of the world

Desert spirits cry to be dampened

yearning for a moments relief,

as the riverbeds of one’s soul

rough from the carving heat,

lie still in their death

Over the rise the storm is coming,

wailing winds of magnitude strength

levels sparse renewed struggling growth,

as fury slams against the tall cactus

whipping the foreseen seasonal path as the…

raging winds of the monsoon come again

- Rhoda Galgiani



He Teaches You

Created instincts empowers you

renewed hope, follow your blessing

conquer your destiny, strong in faith

this lies in your heart

- Rhoda Galgiani



Sung in a Song

Words come to mind as in a song
Whimsical movement beat is long
Rhyme takes hold now fitting the tune
Voice sings a gentle quiet croon
All who hear the words of surprise
Some you can hear their quiet cries
Story told - sad turn of events
About young soldiers lived in tents
Cold and hungry they fought the war
Protect their country as they swore
Truce has come loud gunfire has stopped
White flag between them now is swapped
Words come to mind sung in a song
Senseless war ends - soldiers are strong

- Rhoda Galgiani

Grace Touched Me

Emotions tangle with the inner gates

brings one to a realization what is to be

with lingering momentum of stale memories

from years gone by, years of miscalculations

Strength opens a gate to new horizons

gives promise of change, promise of renewal

bright visions consume another gate

again, lighting up ones path of assurance

Faith penetrates the soul highlighting

the inner core that controls ones thoughts

settling the unruffled to become smooth again

new sensations now becomes joyfully entwined

Love of ones own mind and body

brings determination of what shall be

for all the twisted tangled webs

shall be of the past as grace touched me

- Rhoda Galgiani



Season's Cycles



Summer has left us

Autumn is soon to come

Winter is snowy cuss

Spring takes forever for some

Each season excitement brews

Some like warmth of sun

Our season we can choose

Others what cold has done

Swimming is now gone

Leaves fall from branches bare

Snow is cold beauty yawns

Buds prepare for their grand flair

Birds return awaited nests

Seasons all anew

They will wait for their guests

Beauty came for me and you

- Rhoda Galgiani

You Bring Me Joy

My heart sings of you

Not of man, but of you, Jesus

You bring me joy

 
You bring me salvation

Without you in my life

Of singularity, I would be lost

 
Thank you for taking care of me

Thank you for your love

 My loneliness is far easier

To bear with you by my side

As I need not cry no more

- Rhoda Galgiani



haiku by Dave Austin

Simulated Picture of Mama Cat and Four Kittens

summer’s backward glance

reluctant to say adieu

one lonely white rose

by Dave Austin

Editor's Note:

Dave Austin is a wonderful poet and animal lover. Received note from Dave - found 4 Kittens and Mama on their porch. Protecting and taking great care of them...rg

Friend in Silence

Dedicated to ~ Flyman6213, Long Island, NY

Suddenly you came to me

it seems in my most desperate hour,

now the inner healing has begun

Silent words scroll across the page

words not so much of wisdom,

but words of silly joy

 
Alone was I searching for a friend

longing to share my worldly thoughts,

searching for someone to care

Silent words scroll across the page

words not so much of learning,

but words of silly laughter

 I look for you to share with me

my thoughts and feelings for that day,

for I know you shall not be my judge

 Finding my friend in silence

has filled an empty space,

sharing simple words in silence…

makes me smile

- Rhoda Galgiani

Written June 2003



My Heart Believes

Your breath whispers words

projecting loves light

shining upon thee

brings one a warm glow

to a longing heart

Promising love

joy stirs within

renews lost hope

with words spoken

Trust in you

a true heart

comes to me

My love

I share

Grows!

- Rhoda Galgiani

Are You???

 When a blessing comes

it is tremendous joy -

So grateful for the love

His glow touches my brow -
like a halo!

- Rhoda Galgiani