He Touches the World with Love ~

Those who
share their
words are
special,
those who
share their
hearts are
a blessing...Dedicated to Jaime Ferreyros, Miami, FL
You may view his impressive website -

My Write Eye ~ jaimeferreyros.blogspot.com

Happy Easter from 'Expressions' ~

Easter Rainbow

I talked to the Easter Bunny
just the other day, told him
about this lady
who is special in every way.

I said, “Mr. Easter
Bunny, Sir -

please, make me a special surprise.
Something with brilliant colors
to light up her pretty eyes”.

As he looked at me
his nose twitched.
I could see in his eyes,
a beautiful surprise.
Colors of the rainbow that
travels from me to you,
colors of the rainbow
for you to see, too.

No matter where I am,
no matter where I shall be;
remember, our special rainbow
created for you and for me.

Author's Note:

Dedicated to an old friend for many years from my past, who is 97 years old ~ God Bless You...

Frances P. Castellana, New Hyde Park, NY

'Expressions' Interviewed by bloginterviewer.com

Please click on 'Link of Interest'
on the left side of page.

Thank you...

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Just a Little Pat...

  An animal’s heart has no bound
Accepts all who pat their waiting crown

Walk away, they hang their saddened heads
Hearts heavy as they lay on their beds

Moments go by; you bring them food to eat
They acknowledge your presence oh, so sweet

You leave again sadness begins to swell
For they want to be with you, can’t you tell?

Humans and animals a delightful pair
God, doing it right to that I will swear

An animal loves all no matter who they are
Protecting them from harm guarding from a far

So, pat their waiting heads to let loyal hearts know
You are their partner as love continues to grow   - Rhoda Galgiani

Animals & Seniors - Yup, Fits Here...

Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with
the same complaint. Both have trouble walking and
appear to require a hip replacement.

The FIRST patient is examined within the hour,
is x-rayed the same day and has a time
booked for surgery the following week.

The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks
for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist,
then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and
finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.
Why the different treatment for the two patients?

The FIRST is a Golden Retriever,
The SECOND is a Senior Citizen.

Next time...take me to a Vet!

Sent to 'Expressions' from a loyal supporter
and huge animal lover ~ Carole Wolfram, UT

A Horoscope ~

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

As the world is storming around mad at something or
someone 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
wayward ways as the peoples of anger are drawn to a point
of peace surrounding them, joins the calm or take heed -

for an upheaval eruption, shall not wait   *Forgoing poetry written based on my
version of my Horoscope for today.   - Rhoda Galgiani
Author's Note:
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...rg

White Swan, White Swan ~

White Swan, White Swan,
Where have you gone?
You use to be so plentiful,
On the shimmering water pond.

Beautiful feathers like
Cloud puffs at your side,
Long neck flowing that moves
To and fro as you glide.

White Swan, White Swan
Come back to us fast.
Your gracefulness, your beauty
We long for you too last.

Without you dear Swan
Our lives would be gray.
We long for your beauty
So stay, please stay,
And never go away.

Online Friends...

I have
such nice
online
friends.
They send
me all sorts
of things
that I love
to share
with you
here on
Expressions.

Thank you...
Caryl Ramsdale, NV

Just for a Moment ~

  Just for a moment you pause
escaping the hunt of the hunted,
seconds of solitary comfort
a moment to recover, to breathe
a normal breath of freedom

You wisp away the movements
of nature from your brow, taking
time to clean your paws that have
traveled miles, running from man,
running from what might catch you

Hearing the sounds around you
tempting you to move in their
direction, your mind wanders back
to the seconds you have as your body,
feels the coolness from the ground

A moment longer your heart cries,
just for a moments peace, not caring who
or what surrounds you, not concerned
as harm inches silently to your side,
not caring just for a moment as -

you continue to survive, them   - Rhoda Galgiani

The Eyes of Innocents ~

  The look in your eyes is distant -
a look that tells mankind to stay away,
so you may live in your own chosen space

The loneliness you feel while
traveling your road in search of
what you are searching for, lingers

Hearts long to capture your innocents,
too tuck you safely away from human
devilish hands that bring you harm

Strong and beautiful you stand your
ground protecting your birth given
right to survive, as your howl cries...

let me run wild, let me run free   - Rhoda Galgiani

Lull of Calmness...

  The moon and the stars gently
combine their energy to face
the morning sun that rises
creating dawn for a new day.

Nature spreads her arms to
embrace and catch new growth from
seedlings that burst to spread their hues
and scents from their glorious blooms.

A newborn fawn lays close
to its mother for protection
from the elements of nature that
can take defenses away, swiftly.

Rain showers the meadow to bring
cleanliness to the beds of comfort
as a shelter for those who inhabit the
silence and pleasure given to the wild.

The moon and the stars silently
come into being again as the night
swiftly arrives to let all sleep away
their memories of dreams creating -

lull of calmness in the meadow.   - Rhoda Galgiani

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Expressions!

Wishing
you not
only the
Luck of
the Irish,
but a
Special
Blessing
from Him,
too!


Did you have your Corn Beef and Cabbage today??? I did!   Hugs from Expressions

If I Can't...

If I can’t see, how can I witness the beauty that surrounds me?

If I can’t hear, how can I be entertained by the sounds of nature?

If I can’t speak, how can my voice of silence say thank you?

For the blessings I receive everyday, from
                                                                Him

Because You Are Missed So Much ~

In Memory of Aimee Wolfram November 15, 1988 - June 16, 2004
  Beloved Aimee
You came to me knowing how
dearly I needed you to comfort
my heavy heart, too ease my pain,
helping me to contain my sanity.

You gave to me your strength
desperately I needed, to make sense of it all.
You seem to know as you caught my tears
yesterday and again my tears of today.

Such a special friend you were to love me
unconditionally every day of your precious life.
Without question you were by my side,
always my loving steadfast companion.

Beloved Aimee forever in my heart
memories of you shall bring me joy,
along with tears of laughter as I see visions
of you in my dreams at my days end...

Sweetly I dream Aimee, until we meet again.
- Rhoda Galgiani

Author's Note:

A special dedication because we love so deeply -

for Carole and Paul Wolfram, UT...rg

Got Cha...

When I received this email this evening, you can't
imagine how much I was laughing. Because...
Felines shred everything, if given the opportunity!

Thank you Carole Wolfram, UT

You Are My Sunshine ~

You are the sunshine
I am the rain,
Shine upon my soul
To ease my pain.

Lift me to your rainbow
So I may see,
The love that shines
                                      For eternity.

Fill my heart
With rays of light,
Join me to you
On our destiny’s flight.

We are the sunshine
And there is no rain,
You have shown upon my soul
You have eased my pain.

Upon your rainbow
I now shall see,
Our love shall shine
For eternity.   - Rhoda Galgiani

Spring Love ~

Spring love is in the air

a word we sing a word we share

Bringing beauty to the eye

who is to question how and why

Colorful blossoms all around

plant life bursting through the ground

A season laced with special love

                                          smell the fragrance from above -

                                          created by God

                                          - Rhoda Galgiani

Puns for Animal Lovers...

It was raining cats and dogs,
there were poodles all over the road.

When my cat lost her three male kittens,
I had to call missing purr sons.

Even the best bird dog is only good to a point.

A cat that swallowed a ball of wool had mittens.

To purchase a cat, find a pet store with a fee line.

Cats are often the victims of fur-ball abuse.


and so it goes...   - Rhoda Galgiani

Another Day has Begun ~

  Cool breezes created from
swirling water in pools below
leaving misty cleanliness
upon ones dying spirit

Taking deep breaths savoring it all
the mind becomes gently consumed
with beauty and peace within
the confines of the body

Overwhelming joy brought by the
comforts of protective surroundings
fill the longing heart with love
streaming down from above

thus - another day has begun   - Rhoda Galgiani

Do You Know Where Your Kitty Is???

 Hey!
Just
because
they Purr
doesn't
mean they
can't have
hang-up's
just like
their
humans
once in a while!!!

Oh, Nooooooooo!

WHY
DINOSAURS
BECAME
EXTINCT!

Sent from a favorite friend -

Thank you Carole Wolfram, UT...rg

Nature's Loving Bond ~

Dedicated to the life of the Penguin   Strong winds forcefully
sting faces of determination
entwined with fortitude
to withstand the devil of
it all, which is their destiny.

A loving bond so strong
the parallel between the two
picturesque statues destined to
fulfill the continuation of the gene
born between the two spirits joined.

Alas, birth peaks withstanding
the fury of nature’s hand.
A chick is born to complete the
cycle as life continues its pattern
of many mysteries born to the –

frozen land of the South Pole
- Rhoda Galgiani

Dusty ~ Remembered

Master Dusty Weiler-Donovan
April 14, 2008

Dusty ~ You came as a frisky pup,

you left as a dignified old man.
Climbing to the light going where you
may rest in your special place made
for weary canines such as yourself.

Dusty ~ Your loyalty and love can’t
compare to another for you were one
of a kind, gentlest of souls, happiness
and joy always surrounding your golden
halo of love for those who cared for you.

Dusty ~ We laughed at your antics,
the games you played the silliness of you.
Lovingly you cared for each of those in your
life as you desired, always to the fullest -

for you Dusty are love.

You have been gone two years now -
Cheryl and Billy miss you so much, sweet puppy
they will never forget you and your love

Two Feet of Snow...

Considering
LI has
been
slammed
with tons
of snow
this year,
could my
sweet friend
maybe
rubbing it
in a bit
with snow
humor?
Naaaaa...I love this creative photo!!!

Author's Note:
'Expressions' is happy to have loyal friends, knowing they will always sent something spectacular to give us a great laugh.
Thank you Caryl Ramsdale from NV...rg


You may view her uplifting and spiritual website at :

tearsinabottlecollection.com

His Dying Breed

  A lonely howl echoes in the night,
as he cries from solitude in the
wilderness a life given to this gentle
wolf as he searches for his mate.

Back woods trails he travels,
weaving within the forest thicket
carefully as a hidden shadow so
not to be seen by the hunter.

Crackles of bush causes him to turn,
his eyes search the dense trees to
make sure he is not discovered,
that he is not the target of a gun.

As evening sun takes its bow and buries
itself behind a massive mountain peak,
the lone wolf again howls as he calls
to her to stand by his wilderness side.

He waits to no avail, again stands
in his shadow of the moonlight as
a single tear drops to the ground,
for he again is alone in the night.

Earthly sounds surround him as his
fear of the night directs him to listen for
human dangers always present to him,
urging him to move on as he seeks shelter -

to protect his dying breed.   - Rhoda Galgiani

It's Max's Turn...

Hey!
I can pose
like that
Gracie...
just give
me a
moment
cause
I am
14 yrs old!





I don't see why that Gracie gets so excited  about those dumb Sea Gulls anyway... what's the big deal?
All they do is eat and poo-poo!



Maybe I'll
just come
over to
Mom's chair
and take a
little snooze...
Hey!
She left
me a
snack!

Home, Sweet Home on LI in NY...

Safe and Warm in Our Apartment - Me and the Kitties!

Mother Nature Comes for a Visit, Again...

Gracie waits
for those
storm birds
called...
Sea Gulls!
A Neighbor
feeds them
daily. When
Gracie sees
the birds
flying she
pretends she is in the jungle!


Hey, Mom! Where did those big Birds go???







wet
cold snow
hammers
shows us again
who's the boss
we listen in prayer

Ended in the Rain

As her eyes gazed skyward,
the bright sunlight caught her
unexpectedly, causing her to turn
away with a sudden twist of her head.

Turning back again peering deep into the structure
of the clouds drifting by, she let the innocents of her
mind wander, gathering information, filling up with a
dreamy pretend game with her childish vivid curiosity.

Carefully strolling by the fountain’s edge she
again for the third time gazed at the clouded sky,
spanning the vast white structures that float within
her view bringing her visions of wonderment and joy.

She heard a whisper, softly blending within the wind.
Slowly she turns expecting to see a knight on his gallant
steed riding towards her as she waits at the fountain,
too her eyes there appears no knight, no whisper for…

her dreamy pretend game suddenly ended in the rain.


Branches of Steel

Gaining what came so low
Reaches up to an inner glow

By catching branches of steel
That sustains me gifting me real

The purest of pleasures in the sky
Gently tugs at me telling me why

I shouted, I gained wisdom I did seek
See how I grasp its smallest peak?

Ascended to a height of delicate grace
Brings contentment to this forsaken face…

solemn dreams come alive   - Rhoda Galgiani

Swing'in Guitar Kitty...

Mother Cat
Mother Cat
Where are you
Mother Cat

From my
poetry friend
Carol Brown, OH

Author's Note:

Message sent to me from a wonderful friend,
upon me leaving PoetrySoup. It was time for me to move
on to discover what else is waiting for me out there...

You may read her endearing poetry by searching
Poet Carol Brown at PoetrySoup.com

The Family Dog ~

Does this picture of the family dog remind you of your pet?
Does mine, except mine meows! Sent to Expressions from
a great guy Stan Bradford, AL

East Patchogue, NY ~

A Winter's Hood

Shall it be the harshness of wind prevails?
As a blanket reveals the weighted white
A winter’s hood to those within her wake
That shrinks the warmth this December day

Wind blown with a mighty majestic might
Sculpture crystals forms icy snow art
Clinging to structures displaying rainbows
With prisms of a thousand hues to view

Shadows from objects stands in hues way
Blocks sun rays with bits of warm heat
Rushes a season that longs for spring growth
Dreams of snow caps that melt this year

Wintertime's stance stoutly strong and bold
Screams, white blankets shall come home again
Frozen depth, a depth of a solid mold
Prepare, the wind chill penetrates the soul

Soon the day begins to linger sunlight,
Draws precious time for a longer day
Knowing the storms won’t remain forever
Thy whole body longs for time to move on   - Rhoda Galgiani


Second Place Winner
Mission Impossible! Blank Verse Brain Tease Poetry Contest
February 17, 2010  ~  PoetrySoup.com

Blank Verse is a type of poetry, distinguished by having a regular meter, but no rhyme.

Tell me this Photo doesn't touch Your Heart ~

Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest,
it's about those who came and never left your side...

'Expressions' received this picture from a
special email buddy Caryl Ramsdale, NV

You may read her poetry at: tearsinabottlecollection.com

Winning Poetry...

A Single Pink Rose

You brought me
a Single Pink Rose
that touched my heart

You gave it so long ago,
with the promise of love
and I believed in you

Fool was I to trust so completely,
foolish too believe in your words of love
for I knew from the beginning
you were not real

I see a Single Pink Rose
and I feel no more,
for it had a thorn that
pierced deeply my trusting heart

One day a true flower
will bloom and come to me,
but no thorn will it carry
making my heart bleed and weep
with heartache and sorrow

The scent will be of overwhelming
sweetness that will cradle me,
with honesty, truth and love

A Single Pink Rose has died
you have taken its beauty and love,
never shall my eyes see its hue for,
the Single Pink Rose that was given -

shan’t be reborn

Third Place Winner
Love - It Heals & It Hurts Poetry Contest
February 10, 2010 ~ PoetrySoup.com


Patiently I Wait

Life is a strange turmoil
of ups and downs, its ins and outs
A shadow of restlessness
that comes and goes,
flowing in and out of my mind,
a feeling of uncertainty

I ponder my thoughts and
come away without an answer
because of the anticipation of my reality
I wonder where my fate will lead me,
curious what life is all about

I long to hold on to my memories
but, I know my mind cannot
return to its past
I must challenge the future

Why do I linger in this mode of stalemate
and why do I long for what I once knew
Why do I wallow in the self pity of loneliness
when life is on the horizon for me

This moment is but a stepping stone
for my destiny is sure to shine before me
All the secrets of my life shall be revealed

I believe in the truth of my mind
I patiently await my future knowing,
I shall succeed and only then -

I shall weep no more

Honorable Mention Winner
Tending the Sprouts Poetry Contest
February 10, 2010 ~ PoetrySoup.com


Forever Tomorrow

I long for what I once knew
the love of my life who was you,
coming to me in a time of sorrow
staying with me forever tomorrow.

I long for what I once had
lost love that left my tears so sad,
quickly as a special love came
it left me, but no one is to blame.

I long for what I once lost
a love I felt freely without cost,
secure with my heart complete
our love was tender and oh, so sweet -

My heart knows you shall not come home
years passed and I sit silently alone.

Third Place Winner
A Romantic Longing Poetry Contest
February 12, 2010 ~ PoetrySoup.com


Images of the Past

ghost shadows reflect
mountain peeks at a sunrise
secrets remain deep

Sixth Place Winner
Sunrise Haiku Poetry Contest
February 12, 2010 ~ PoetrySoup.com

The Haiku is a Japanese Form of Poetry consisting of three lines with
a syllable count of 5, 7, 5 per line with the subject being of nature.

Kitty Dough on the Rise ~

Hold on there!!! I think you used to much Yeast...

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

First Place Winner
Do You Know Your ABC's Poetry Contest
February 1, 2010 ~ PoetrySoup.com

ABC - a Form of Poetry with the first four lines being the
first four letters of the Alphabet. Last line may be any letter


As Usual, Nature...

seasons turn swiftly
my longing for spring returns
nature does her thing

Fifth Place Winner
Waiting for Spring Poetry Contest
February 2, 2010 ~ PoetrySoup.com

Haiku - a Japanese Form of Poetry consisting of three lines
with 5, 7, 5 syllable count, subject being about nature

A Dedication to Sheila Fedoryk ~

The Tree of Life is Saddened on This Day...

Dear Sheila:

I loved you from the moment I met you
beyond the moment I lost you,
friendships run very deep, deeper than
the roots of life that sustain us,
deeper that the bond that contains us
a friendship for so many years,
today I cry saddened tears

My dear friend I don’t believe
you are gone, I know to a better place,
but how selfish am I now as I long for
you not to be in His grace on this day,
I long for you to remain, for you to endure
your place here on earth with me and those
who love your heart, begging you to stay

A moment has passed and you now have gone
I longed to see you for one last time, but my
moment is gone also, for your angel wings
took you too fast for me to catch up with
your flight to His heavenly home, yes, in a
split second you were with Him wrapped in
warmth, free from pain where you belong…

in a heavenly state of peace

Editors Note:

Today, I received news my dear friend
since 1976 has passed on ~ January 31, 2010

Puppy Chat ~

Sharing Love...

My heart is full of love for all that
is around me,
My heart is full of love for all that
continually astounds me

For I take you every day
the love that comes my way,
not thinking tomorrow may
never again come to the heart that
seems so full



My heart is full of love
for those I tell not today;
for those I see not away
for those I take nor the time,
whispering a loving simple rhyme

For I take you every day
for granted that you shall stay,
within my heart
as from the start –

a love that is forever
shared with you

A Feral Kitty All Grown Up ~

This is
Gracie today
at 19 months
all grown
up and a beauty!
She is a
Feral
Kitty
who became
domesticated
but still
has a wild
side


Gee, can you tell how much this Mother Cat loves her little baby with Asthma??? She takes her liquid Med every two days and she is fine. I want to take some new pictures, but she keeps closing her eyes with the flash!

Gracie - Instant Love, Look at Those Eyes!

Awakened Heart

One alone doesn’t have the comfort
of protective arms or gentle words
consoling the sleeping heart with
conversation and companionship

Arriving home to a dwelling that
was empty from laughter and warmth
from another being is lonely, leaving one
to find comfort and joy within their own self

The thought of you came to mind as again
I went through another day lonely,
longing to feel an awakened heart,
to feel, affection from another’s heartbeat

I went for you, to capture your devotion
because I knew you were waiting for me within
the confines of your dwelling, a place you wished
to leave, a home you were longing for, also

Our eyes met and I knew in an instant I was to
choose you for it was meant to be, a joining of two
for it was destined, a partnership of warmth
between a human and the devoted feline

You captured my heart with a purring thank you,
with cuddling, sharing our new found togetherness
fulfilled with happiness, for you were chosen to share
my life as we dream together, I adore you because…

you are here, my feline friend

Gracie, 4 weeks old came home and filled
my heart with warmth and love ~ July 2008

A Garden for a NY Kitty...

Friends are like beautiful flowers,
some will grown into a glorious bloom
sharing their intoxicating fragrance
with us




Others, will slowly die wasting all the
precious glory they had grown to process,
fortunate are we to have so many delicate
fragrances surrounding our lives for -

without them just think how colorless
and stale our lives would be

A Poet's Life???

Author's Note:

Sent to me by a fellow poet Catie Linsday, WA. You may view her heartfelt poetry at poetrysoup.com. Search poet's name.