Rural Thoughts

Colorful Aspen Grove in Fall

Shadows deep

Hold secrets swarming

Within an untold mind

Reach for Aspens

Painted on portraits

Viewed by the

 Leaping sun

- Rhoda Galgiani

Invaded

The soul is calmed

guiding the body

through the curvatures

of the world highways

  
Moments now and again

bring it to bend, to sway

as bouts of dis-pleasures

battle the weary frame

Storms arouse the soul

testing limits

grabs its being to

reveal the stability

Strength within

captures the essence

surrounds the beating heart

giving protection from the -

soul storm that invaded thee

- Rhoda Galgiani

Silhouette in the Sun

Hills outside the valley

picturesque in brilliant green

talk to us and our souls

reminding what’s in between

Heaven’s blue will capture you

taking us into rapture’s flight

saving all in a single bound

accepting His destiny’s plight

Speak to Him and call His name

for His words echo’s in our minds

teaching us love and forgiveness

will save our earthly souls in time

His breath was taken long ago

for His flock it’s said, that He died

my sinner’s eyes look at Him

I feel His pain as I cried

Today, bright and glorious blue

I feel His love surely come

For we are but a silhouette

in the shadow of His sun -

remembering the day, He died

for each and everyone

- Rhoda Galgiani

His Song of Goodbye

I see her smile as she looks my way

her deadly silence does display,

My heart knows she must be the one

laughing with cynicism within her tongue

With Crimson Satin upon her breast

clings to her body’s frame as if a test,

Draping soft curves along her trim waist

longs to depart without lingering haste

She moves across the room glancing his way

then looks away as if her lips would say,

‘You wait your turn’ I’m not ready yet

I’ll whisper your name with Ruby lips wet

I look to see how he reacts to her glance

seems uncomfortable; wish he had a chance,

Taking my drink I move to his side

trying to tell him my love I can not hide

Aware of me his eyes let me know

then they move away so very slow,

Eyes that drift to a Crimson Satin doll

his longing eyes slide across the dance hall

I knew his love has drifted away

for the bond we had he can not display,

Loving arms that once held me tight

now drift away during day’s sunlight

One has captured his heart from me

she must be the one who has stolen I see,

Ruby lips and she is dressed to kill

my heart cries like the Whippoorwill

Songs of love he sang into the night

love songs now gone as he takes his flight,

My heart is broken for she must be the one

I have known the truth, now I heard it sung -

in his song of goodbye

- Rhoda Galgiani

Autumn's Gift

 

Autumn comes to all so sweet

Paints her leaves she leaves a treat

She longs for awaited sleep

Soon winter snow comes so deep –

Autumn brings peace 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 

Knowing

Jesus walking with me

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

- Rhoda Galgiani

For Now...

Half of the 60 million American women 
who are 45 and older are single

My life is full with joy in my heart
feeling inner peace surrounding me
knowing I am blessed

But, something is missing as I try to
sweep the feeling to a secret place
a pocket hiding deep in my soul

Trying not to think about this empty
void it comes, it stays, it lingers
longer than I wish

Longing for companionship
sharing words with another
sharing thoughts together

It is not meant to be for I have
been lead in another direction
walking this path alone

He says, for now...
what you see shall
come through Me

- Rhoda Galgiani

Curtains of Lace

Curtains of lace

Fill my world

The cool airy

Elegance of thread

Woven into patterns

Of sheer beauty

Like the threads woven

So is our life’s pattern

So delicate but

Strong against the world

Intertwined are we to love

And to be loved

This is our choice

This is what shall be -

For Infinity

Unsettled Trail

Discovery - comes in strange ways

from the slightest intuition to an event

that stirs right in front of one’s eyes

Discovery - triggers strength within

as one gains the fortitude to investigate

what questions lie in the dormant mind

Discovery - the mind’s learning

tool that brings completion to a

lingering unsettled trial of trust…

from years of the past

- Rhoda Galgiani

Is the Same...

Wherever I go, my Father is with me

He shows me the right direction

gives me wisdom and confidence

how to handle the strife before me

Whenever I cry, my Father dries my tears

gives me comfort and a contented heart

for He knows I am deserving of His grace

and blessings to complete my spiritual life

Whatever I dream, He fulfills my thoughts

gives my spirit the will to seek my desires

teaching me to plan my daily walks to His

garden of purity and goodness filled with love

Whoever comes into view, with a complaint or

thought that leads me to a misguided moment

I say unto you - He will bless your soul anyway

His love for you is the same love He gives to me

- Rhoda Galgiani

Sounds of the Past

The hum of a Bumble Bee busy at his work

brings to mind its lost memories from long ago

sounds of the past enter the channels of the mind

as thoughts are triggered of a peaceful existence

Life is not serene as noises wave in an out

of a journey recalled in thoughts from long ago

childhood lessons taught and then carefully used

discovery of adventures while one ran with play

The hum of a Bumble Bee again brings memories

young years are gone for they faded into the past

but, the heart is full as thoughts overwhelm the soul

for a mind is not dark with clear visions of its past

- Rhoda Galgiani

Thoughts of a Fortune Cookie

"Patience makes lighter
what sorrow may not heal."



Patience comforts the mind
as sorrow may not heal
if one’s thought are lighter
it is easier as one walks the
road to a new understanding
of circumstances around them…

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author’s interpretation of a Fortune received on August 11, 2015

A Horoscope - Virgo

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

As the world storms around mad at someone or
something 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 ways as the people of anger are drawn to a
point of peace that surrounds them with calm

or take heed for an -
upheaval eruption, shall not wait

Written in March 2010

My interruption of my Horoscope written on that day.

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.

A Happier Road

Where does my heart lie?
Somewhere in the past
Dormant sleep with sadness
Happiness doesn’t seem to last

Thoughts of yesteryear
Slowly come my way
As if to bring me silent peace
Past is Ok whispers seem to say

Life lessons have many meanings
Put your thoughts in a tight row

Disregard all harmful waves
Grasp memories and keep them in tow

For life is what you chose to create
No need to carry that heavy load
Rearrange and adjust your day
Seek your path to a happier road

- Rhoda Galgiani

Lost Memories

Thoughts from the past
When gently asked
Come into vivid view

The mind is shaken
Lost memories waken
Thoughts only that I knew

Question now asked
Of childhood and past
Shield faithfully grew

Lost memories
Unsolved remedies
Waiting in queue 

- Rhoda Galgiani