Remember...

Jesus Protects  His Little Children

Wishing upon a star was fun as a kid

dreams were believable and simple

visions of beautiful sky with rainbows

overtook us with excitement and joy

Innocents was plentiful years ago

not too many worries nor fears in us

let us run down the sidewalks and we'd play

loud laughter and giggles were heard by all

Those days seem to have vanished from our lives

wonders of what is around the corner

what will jump out from the dark path ahead

scenes once only in nightmares now appear

A whole new world out there for one to learn

caution taught very young age for safety

don't speak to strangers the new daily rule 

stay in a group to feel safe in the sun...

remember...Jesus always is watching

- Rhoda Galgiani

Foliage ~ haiku

Our Babies Enjoying the Outdoors

dew covers the earth

moisture baths sins once again

foliage gives its thanks

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
haiku a Japanese form of poetry

subject is always about nature

3 lines, 1st 5 syllables, 2nd 7 syllables, 3rd 5 syllables

Reassured

Our minds are full of stuff!!!

The mind is a deep and serious thing

with questions thoughts and confusing ideas

a walk into the darkness can shatter

peaceful times can consume the emotions

Happiness within brings all joy and love

to maintain this environment takes time

for the rush and discomfort does surround

hidden in four walls will contain most thoughts

Caring and love with the family remains

distance between souls removes time that binds

as each moves in their own pattern of life

love remains but companionship is lost

Bright dreams appear within the darkened night

warmth overcomes moments one spends alone

morning sun wakes to new glorious day

move on with motion and positive thoughts...

one is reassured of self completion

- Rhoda Galgiani

Independence is the Key

Independence a virtue

proud to do it on our own

looked at the situation

it can be fixed be that strong

Positive attitude learned

over years as one grows up

lessons taught at childhood helps

strength is the key to success

Sometimes one waits on others

help is on the way - but why

step by lone step as we walk

many rewards come tenfold 

Questions never to big ask
learn from long ago mistakes
rewards will come plentiful
those who are willing to learn

proud is their accomplishment

- Rhoda Galgiani

Our Animal Friends

Our Animal Friends

Friends come in all sizes

tall short fat or skinny

little friends stay the same

like kitties and doggies

Animal friends are best

loyalty with love comes

hearts are forever warm

with purrs or little barks

Love them back forever

they will never leave you

animal love Gods gift

to all who has heart and...

cares for all His creatures

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Daily Habit!

Wind blows most of the day

sun high up shown brightly

calls one to wander roads

moments are pleasurable

Comfort within the walls

becomes daily habit

if one lets it to be

to move is learned slowly

Once out moving about
pleasure will overtake
quiet thoughts wonder why
one has become stagnate...

in the pattern of life

- Rhoda Galgiani

Tomorrow

tears cover the earth

overcast hides a sad smile

tomorrow sunshine

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
haiku a Japanese form of poetry

subject is always about nature

3 lines, 1st 5 syllables, 2nd 7 syllables, 3rd 5 syllables

Silent Dreams...

Love this statement...

Wishes don't always come true

silly as it sounds they should

we grow old wish is still blue

comes in a dream if it could

Childhood thoughts remain today

innocents hides in the mind

please come as a sunny ray

for life should be good and kind

To share would be very grand

laugh and let's smile all day long

happiness within the soul

lone thoughts will surly go as...

silent dreams come into view

- Rhoda Galgiani

Warmth ~ haiku

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

blue colors bright sky

sun rays touch ground with pure grace

warmth comes with pleasure

- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:
haiku a Japanese form of poetry

subject is always about nature

3 lines, 1st 5 syllables, 2nd 7 syllables, 3rd 5 syllables

The Silent Chat...

Chat can be worth a thousand words

meaningful excitement that comforts

words that flow in the right direction

emotions of being lost starts to subside

Words over time gradually become lost

their meanings drift to different directions

found comfort starts to fad into emptiness

disappointment slowly returns within

Chats can confuse easily when read

it's the voice one truly longs for

moments of words read can comfort

but, longing for the voice sound...

overbears the silent chat

- Rhoda Galgiani

Words on Faded Paper...

Pages cause confusion

as the words cross the page

one's mind goes left

when meaning might be right

Words can sound harsh

when the writer is really low

again, words on a page

takes own shape in one's mind

Being too judgmental as one walks

questions in the mind they stumble

who miss understands it confuses

the questionable reading mind

Take pages with a grain of salt

read and be somberly calm

for words on faded paper

could be a moment of delight

- Rhoda Galgiani

My Forever Friends...

Gracie when she was 3 wks old ~ July 2008

Sissy came home at  4 mo. old ~ Sept 2017 

Feline love thrills my heart

my Gracie gives me a kiss

as a young kit I taught her
now a day she doesn't miss

            

Year and a half ago

Sissy came to our home
a bit of an independent

it seems she wants to roam

Gracie is the mom for sure

she cares for Sissy as a babe

gives her baths with a lick or two

and a smack if she doesn't behave

They are my joy for sure

alone I would be without them

if Mommy is sad they come to me

give hugs, purrs without a whim

Yes, I am a huge animal lover

can't tolerate those who hate

God brought animals for us to love

always hug them it's never too late...

before they go to animal heaven

- Rhoda Galgiani

Gracie sleeping on the printer!!! Yes, by Mommy

Earth Longs

Quiet is the late night

 silver moon hidden now 

with no see-able light
movement is still somehow

Branches stretch as they reach
quiet sound surrounds all

spring brought season to teach
long to hear sweet birds call

Early spring the time grows

lone hour gained tonight

daylight wished for now shows
evening at last seems right

Bit cold with a slight chill

little warmth yet outside

earth longs for fragrant hill
flower buds please don't hide

- Rhoda Galgiani

March...haiku

We'se in an out...

lion comes tonight
earth waits for cold snowy coat
lamb longs for her turn

- Rhoda Galgiani

Opinions and Thoughts

Opinions and thoughts come again

they bounce in and about the brain

wonder why the body takes the time

to digest the disruption around it

Attitudes changed from years ago

everyone is out for themselves

don't seem to care about the neighbor

or who walks down their block today

Innocent rights can't be brought back

then again who is to say for the future

worlds attitude became liberal and lost

carry an attitude of 'to each his own'

Sometimes it is safe to stand quiet

let the world pass at her own pace

one day though it will be truly over

as the soul moves hopefully home

- Rhoda Galgiani

Love Comes This Way

Wish a silent thought

comes from the heart

pray for a change

long for a fresh start

All is well deep within

but, change is a want

freshness fills the air to rid

memories that still haunt

New chemistry come appear

lighten up ones quiet will

turn life around quickly

to a path up loves hill

Viewpoint will become clear

with goodness strong and wide

love will surround the figure

that will not hide from...

love that comes this way

- Rhoda Galgiani

Sketched in the Mind

Are You Up There? Looking for a Chat!

Quiet is the moment

tall barren trees stand still

motionless are the roots 

cling to their own windowsill

Where is human motion
turn to look the other way

all is quiet no one to greet

for a leisurely chat today

Still cold outside one hides

spring brings a brighter look

those hidden will submerge

again let's chat by the brook

People who converse with others

find joy many love to share

happiness consumes conversation
lives to be taken everywhere

- Rhoda Galgiani

Old Style Me!

I'm from the old school

Lack of communication today

people don't seem to talk

can't say a simple hello or

goodbye as they take their walk

It's the age of modernization

you know, all the electronics

everyone has them by their side

even when reading their comics

Some still have a house phone

yes, that is the simple me

I like to talk on the phone but

give me an old one, yes sir-ree

It is a new world out there

this is good for most I know

for some who haven't moved on

it's a past time I can't let go for...

old style suits me just fine

- Rhoda Galgiani

True Friends

True friends are sincere

don't put you on just to

sound good at the moment

they speak the truth

Compliments are uplifting

brings one to a height

of glory and satisfaction

the day seems brighter

Friends who are full of love

are family - they fill the

empty gap when family

isn't near and are far away

Age takes us to a different

place as the young pass us by

a busy world fills them up

so, we must wait our turn...

I am still waiting

- Rhoda Galgiani

Turn of a Calendar Page

Cold penetrates the soul

bring chills from top to bottom

warmth is truly longed for - but

months away from ones wants

Winter is just like it sounds, cold

what else can we expect now

east more than west - but

months of unrest shall pass

Wrap a garment around tightly

confine the warmth longed for

desire gradually takes control - but

only one who commands wins

Seasons are what they are

one learns to come and go along

cry'in doesn't bring the warmth - but

the turn of a calendar page does

- Rhoda Galgiani

Hmmmm...

Hmmmm

Warmth contains thee

flows between the limbs

takes a moment to consume

this feeling of contentment

Emotions contains thee

flows between the channels

that spurs movement of the mind

brings new questions with motion

Happiness contains thee

flows between the bodily waves

overflow the structure of ones

satisfied being today - again

this exciting ride shall pass

- Rhoda Galgiani

The Sea Lives

The sea taking a salty breath
Hurried to wake the sleepy shore
Evades life by a drowning death
Holds the sandy earth by its core

Ends a struggle buried within
Never believed in its own wake
Enters a place where oceans spin
Nature’s riptide died in its quake

Every child laughs a joyous sound
Delighted sea dances in wave
Evil thought now hide below ground
Discover seashells they now crave

Ending toils shall now disappear
Rough sea became gentle white knight
Today children play with no fear
Ready to smile waves are just right

- Rhoda Galgiani

Poetic End Cap ~
Created by Rhoda Galgiani May 27, 2012
Four stanzas 16 lines total - 8 syllables each line
The end letter will become the Cap letter at the

beginning of the next line - Rhyming poetry form

Rhyming sequence: abab; cdcd; efef; ghgh

Subject optional

When the Mind Stops Learning

We can Control our Minds...

Visions come to mind

as the morning passes on

thought here, a thought there

wanders casually into one's mist

Clouds come into view

taints thoughts that try to evolve

it seems daily visions that form

somehow don't complete their pattern

Sometimes going through uncertainty

with moments of unrest and questions

it is Ok for that is how we grow

into our own structural being

Unrest shall be present as life goes on

somehow this is a learning tool

one should treasure and tuck away

for when the mind stops learning...

that is the day the body dies

- Rhoda Galgiani