Chocolate Fantasy

Chocolate morsels melting

Creamy delicate

Difficult eating a bit

Melts quickly in mouth

Making room for more

Resist not -

Gone!

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Breeze

A stir passes in a breeze
touches whom it shall please
Bringing calm to one's heart
whispers songs like a lark
Flows slowly on its way
the breeze lyrics do say -
I love you...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Your Shadow's Shadow

The evidence of a

 higher power is

all around us,

as He showers His

cherished children

with glorious visuals,

glowing with a thousand

 hues coming from a

rainbow after a storm.

May His tears of joy

that He sheds peering

over the vast masterpiece

of this wondrous world

He created for us all, gently

wash away every earthly,

distasteful, disorder that

has come to be within

your living soul.

As we take into our spiritual

being the cleansing breaths of

purity He so lovingly gives,

realizing and consuming

in thought that there is truth

and salvation that surrounds

the body as a halo when we open

our hearts to receive Him knowing…

 You are never alone as He is

always within your shadow’s shadow.

- Rhoda Galgiani

I Moved My Lips...

Now that I have got some pet peeves off my chest

I better start posting something enjoyable...

Thank you for reading my posts and maybe

you will consider passing a few

‘Thank You’s and ‘Your Welcome’s’

along to family and friends - maybe

the jester will renew some good

will toward others...

I Moved My Lips...

Now that I have spoken

the words seem to run true -

Let’s all come together

speak some words sweet from you -

Words from a special heart

speak sentiments of love
Comes simple from the start

you’ll be blessed from above...

World War II Baby

- Rhoda Galgiani

Manners! Where Have You Gone???

I don’t know, I guess I am on a roll for whining!

My friend and I were walking to the parking lot

when we saw a painter coming towards us -

we moved over onto the grass and he passed us.

When he passed by I then said “Your Welcome”

and he turned and said, “Aaaaa, Ohhhhh” and

continued his walk to one of the apartments.

Well, this seems to be America today as I see it.

I have noticed there is no communication between

people let alone a mannerly jester between anyone.

How hard is it to say “Thank You” to a stranger?

How hard is it to say “Your Welcome” if indeed

someone does take the time to voice a mannerly

comment to you? I don’t know, I guess it’s difficult.

I truly believe we all must teach each other manners

again in our new world. Oh, I know the words are in there,

just hard to form our lips in a mannerly way, it seems! I

do believe it all starts at home - re-learning to each other

as we realize this country is deteriorating in many ways.

And, this saddens me for sure as I just don’t get it. I do

believe in voicing a sincere ‘Thank You’ if at all possible.

I have made it a point to say “Thank you” to the cashier

at the grocery store and also mentioning the great service I
have received. If there is no response I then say “Your Welcome”

 and the clerk whose mind is somewhere else comes alive. Sure

 enough they will say “Oh, sorry” or something to that effect and

 we both smile at our conversation - I then walk away happy!

Living in a Senior Community I find many old people

have lost their manners. All they want is to be served

and catered to. Well, I am not walking down that road! I

also believe very strongly that if one can ‘hold their hand out

to accept something from another, then they surly could move

their lips to say Thank You'. Now really, how hard is that?

 World War II Baby says - not that hard at all! Try it!!!

- Rhoda Galgiani

A World War II Baby Speaks!

Communication today is far from yesterday

where has the talk gone - oh, I know

into a little speaker with a listener

on the other side of the conversation

In some cases this instrument is so

important for emergencies and such

but, for everyday talk I don’t think so -

people don’t see each other anymore

As time goes on I just can’t get

with the program and use my cell

phone only going to my parking lot

that is - in case I stumble and fall

I don’t know - I guess I just liked

America from long ago when life

was just a bit simpler, pure and

honest being a delight to grow up in

I have to admit for me it is

very difficult at times being

A World War II Baby...

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Glorious Win!

Touch of His hand upon the brow

brings comfort to a empty soul

As confusion now swiftly fades

positive thinking is the goal

Life may lead one lost and alone

but, faith within does speak out loud

Rids discontent from events lost

brings one out from under a cloud

Solitude can answers one's woes

with quiet steps of a gentle walk

The mind is cleared from disarray

light shines brightly one hears His talk

Touch of His hand upon the brow

brings peace and guidance once again

Love in the heart felt all around

tells one it’s a glorious win!

- Rhoda Galgiani

Inhale

Have you ever noticed how a feeling

can come to one through the innocents of

nature’s flight that can send you reeling?

Look homeward and see His smile

as His creations fly within a silent sound

telling us He is with us all the while

A simple message seen with our eyes

that calls to all who adore, He says,

I am watching over your silent cries…

take a moment to inhale - Me

- Rhoda Galgiani

New Dawn of Reality

A thousand mile journey completes

the destiny of thy awaited fate.

Scars upon the burning soles of thy feet

reminds the traveler of the harsh toils past.

No more shall there be such a journey,

for the toll has been paid and the

goodness of the future is at hand.

Peace shall come to thy longing spirit.

The beginning of a new and uplifting

day has arisen for thy who has

waited so patiently, for it to come.

Lessons harshly learned are forgiven.

Silent no more, thy shouts with joy

at the coming of the new dawn of reality.

Happiness to start afresh is waiting thee.

Penetrating wounds have been put aside,

for thy wounds have silently healed.

Glory to thee who shall live again,

who had the strength to set forth

on the path to a new beginning,

for this wondrous world awaits you.

Your beginning has just begun to live.

- Rhoda Galgiani

Love Opens

Love opens the door to one’s heart

if one is brave enough to let it in

One doesn’t know how lonely they are

as feelings were suppressed for years on end

Afraid to open their eyes so they may see

blocked the sunlight darkening deep within

Learn how to live accept love’s gift

Taking a chance on emotions again

Ascend life to higher rainbow peak

Love can cure detained sadness within

One must be ready to take a chance

to complete a cycle determined by Him –

for love is the answer He has sent

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Weak Moment...

Lingering this morning I think of yesterday

chores completed from last week I’d say

Time gets away from one who has no pace

minutes run into hours for me such a waste

Being a senior with time on my plate

where is life is going and through what gate

Each day seems to be the same oh same

hours passing swiftly for me oh what a shame

My life was all planned with children and such

gave up my life for them and home was my touch

Now I look back no one seems to notice or care

my life is certainly not taking me anywhere

But, that is ok for I am happy within myself

going at my own pace with friends on my shelf

Without them how dreary I would certainly be

here at the Senior Complex where I live you see!

Please don’t get me wrong for complaining today

It’s just the mood I’m in and today it’s my way

My Gracie is here on her ‘blankie’ asleep

she takes care of me if and when I do weep

Thanks for reading and being there for me

without my word on paper, oh where would I be???

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Day of Spring

Rain comes with sprinkles of solitude

covers the ground with a glorious awaking

earth yearns for the flavor of wet purity

she cried longing for the dawn of the spring

The sky is dim as the rain produces growth

flower roots from deep down yearn to climb

another season is upon us yes, spring is here

birds chirp as squirrels scramble for their food

Lingering inside the walls one peers out

a smile shines upon the lips for this day

although dark at time, knows the sun will shine

as spring does her glorious thing again this year

- Rhoda Galgiani

Serenity Light

Slowly she walks to the clearing

leaving tall rugged trees behind

her breath is in a labored state

she hurries to the wooden bridge

Escaping turmoil of decades

she turns quickly to see the path

she traveled, empty as her life

no one to follow her footsteps

Moments of freedom caress her

plan of flight for so long now real

she quickly runs across the bridge

she reaches for her waiting light

A bright new dawn now comes to her

promises of a brand new world

she claims her found visions today

her night dreams were of darkest form -

serenity light gives bright dreams

- Rhoda Galgiani

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
to take in the treasures of today
casually drift into the awaited peace
that shall come, peace that will soothe
the body and soul for another day

Visions of today clutter the mind
that brings 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

Through You, I Survived...

Dedicated to My Mommy Rhoda
With Love from Gracie...

How could your soul not love me?
My grace fulfills my name
for I came to your loving arms,
for warmth and care to ease my pain

How could your ears not clearly hear?
The love as my feline breath purrs
or feel the joy when you hold me
close to your love that cures

How could you not feel in your heart?
 Knowing He brought me safely to your home
a heart that completed my chosen fate,
with you my desire does not want to roam -

for through you, I survived

Love from,
Gracie Galgiani

Spring

Spring is just around the corner
she came to visit me today
sunshine and gentle breezes
whisper throughout the meadow
as if, she wanted to say

Come see the birth of spring
hear nature’s gentle song
within the birds wings
it’s a clear blue sky
see them gliding along

Garden work to do
plant with loving care
water brings the growth
blooms with delicate hues
spring glows everywhere

- Rhoda Galgiani

Effort in Strength

Movement within the mind
rearranges thoughts from
here to there - delusions
remain as they fight to over
come past experiences as
the heart struggles to survive
thus, mind and heart combined 
effort in strength, she wins.

- Rhoda Galgiani

His Gift of Love

My heart is full with love of thee

touching my soul as He comforts me

Carrying burdens upon my back

He tenderly sends strength which I lack

My grief sometimes will make me cry

I look to His heavens asking why

My woe will soon leave as burdens lift

remembering His love and His gifts

Today might be sad a tear I do shed

wiping it away hearing what He said

Through Me all is possible do not fear

blessings come to you - for loving Me so dear

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Memory Tear

A Message from Gracie...

There comes a time when heart strings hum

when they remember long ago someone

who touched their life with simple strings

with lines of lace and special things

Memories of days of young and free

when life was happy deep within thee

not a care as one grew each day

learning about life in a simpler way

Time has past and lessons were learned

some are good others to be yearned

passing thoughts live in thy soul

forever remembered special to behold

A tear crest the eye, but not a moment sad

memories of joy ever so glad

words express those wondrous years

remembered thoughts shall bring that tear -

of happiness

Love from,
Gracie Galgiani

Lost Valentine

from Rhoda  and Gracie

Valentine pure ruby red
stir memories of a lost love gone
that promised to be forever from our
moment of sunset to our then sleepy dawn

Through time, hearts lost its love
with dreams dying in vain
moving to another life that knows
no special love shall remain

Valentine ruby red glow
gone with an icy cold wind
as time erased the meaning of
love that was taken from within

Cherishing thoughts for a moment
one sits alone and dreams for awhile
memories of lost love thoughts bring
tears with a saddened, but bright smile -

that hides a lost Valentine

- Rhoda Galgiani