Calm Glory...

Fulfillment around you may be confusing

at times with the hustle and bustle of 

every day gestures and living

 

Sometime one must slow down their

own activity and take one step at a time

this may be confusing but necessary

 

Once one's mind is cleared with

their own clarity and thoughts

life's movement will continue

 

Smiles comes to one's face

completion fulfills ones thoughts

happiness comes into their view...

 

for calmness has been achieved

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

One's Own Satisfaction...

Here's Mine!!! Where's Yours???
 

Wondering what is around the corner

one moves in the direction of positivity

waiting for an upcoming event to broaden

the dimmed view of controlled life

one takes it day by day willingly

Changing ones habits is a difficult process

for it takes controlled thoughts and planning

many go in different directions of disruption

life patterns are sometimes hard not to follow

clearing ones mind is a solution one must take

 

One needs to calm the heart and mind to accomplish

thoughts that come clearly and one then may follow

their own conversation to become complete

calmness can help focus ones being from inside out

understanding now becomes more clear

 

All the foregoing takes practice within the heart

nothing comes easy especially in today's world

confusion erupts readily but take control for with

understanding of ones own being and emotions

there will be completion of their own satisfaction...

 

Rhoda Galgiani

From the Heart...

Words come at a slow pace

with thoughts that remain lost

one who voices can lead the race

but chooses to reject the cost

 

Emotions run high and low

at times confused thoughts remain

moments taken as a come and go

one sits to enjoy the forever rain

 

As the skies clear brightness glows

a heart is filled with hope and prayers

ones mind is filled with positivity it shows

and shared with those who are aware...

 

they are loved

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

Yup, it's me...

Rhoda - 2012

 

I have known this person for 73 years.

She was born on a hot August night

in So. CA - she is my best friend and

I love her. She grew up as a Cowboy's

Daughter which began her exceptional

love of animals. She rode horses, fed

the animals and shot a 44-40 and 30-30

Remington Rifle. She has fond memories

of those days on the ranch with her Dad.

Then she married and raised a family. She

discovered that she had the writing ability

for expression. She started writing during

the years of raising her teenage children.

It released a lot of tension of being alone

while her X husband worked his late shifts.

She writes spiritually about being lifted by

the love for her God, about the emptiness

she carries deep within her soul, also about

new paths to freedom, seeing the light and

of course animals. This person loves all

around her, gravitates to strangers easily

because she has no family ties. She has

lost many of her family members and for

many years hasn't had a male figure in her

life. That is why her friendships even in a

simple email are so important to her. Having

a heart that loves the world, a personality of

helping and fixing things for people and a voice

that is in a constant chatter mode, she does

speak out, but mainly her voice in heard in her

poetry - poetry that contains her feelings...

 

Her name is Rhoda Galgiani

 

Author's Note:

I wrote this many years ago about myself and posted it on Facebook -

someone found it and re-posted this writing...I decided to

post it on 'Expressions' feeling someone might want to know

who Rhoda is...rg

Joy Being Shared...

What you say in

speech is what matters

opinions are carried

far beyond our words

 

Intelligence plays a part

with words that are shared

being stupid doesn't work in

our speedy world of today

 

Learn to be spacious

and expand ones thoughts

to cover many ideas and

subjects that pertain to us

 

Thus, much is gain daily

as joy is shared with all...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

Brrrr...

 

April is here

with warmth coming

to the stale air

Winter was long

little sun with light breeze

cold here and cold there

Weather has changed

from years long ago

can't get warm anywhere

Will wait for summer

shall arrive with days of

warmth for all to share...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Joy - Meet Someone New...

 

Some people can be

so kind and gentle 

with their words

and mannerisms

It is too bad the world

isn't more like this

more as it was years ago

more caring and friendly

Meeting someone new

can be a joy with pleasure

it comes with surprise

 

Like yesterday -

I met a women who

made me feel happy...

 

Could I ask for anything

more? NO

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

A Map We Conceive...

 

Strength is gained when

attitudes are sent in

the right direction

with understanding

Holding on to strength

is difficult for it can have

an up and down emotion

depending on the thought

Waking with a positive

attitude is something learned

as one practices yes within

their heads instead of no

Everything is to be learned

if one wants to improve their

lives for nothing comes easily

most of life is a map we conceive

- Rhoda Galgiani

sniff-sniff...

Searching for a way to belong

is confusing especially when you

have a personality wanting to blend

People today are in

their own little worlds

not really caring about others

 

Manners are not there

concern is not there

gentle words are not there

 

What is there - is

in ones mind 'what about 'ME'

all is just for them

Well, not this lady

I care about others

I help if I can...

with words or actions

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

 Author's Note:

Have to let off a little steam -

thank you for your read...rg

 

Winning...

 

Winning a conversation debate

is glorified when recognized

by the other speaker

 

Sometimes conversation can be rough

holding anger within ones veins

walking away with discontent

 

Thoughts with a positive end

can be a reward if contained inside

a brag is a fault not to be tolerated

 

One certainly can learn from intelligence

taken with stride one learns on a daily basis

thus, available to be pass on to others...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Mature with Knowledge...

Time is precious especially 

when it is put to good use

it can heal, teach and grow

going in the right direction

 

Sometimes confusion 

creates misguided choices

one learns from ones mistakes

then a good choice is selected

 

All is learned from our growth

time allows us to experiment

learn and select what is right

if not the choice is discarded

 

Age comes quickly to all

where have the years gone

but with a positive attitude

one matures with right decisions

 

Rhoda Galgiani

A Weather Game...

 

White covers the ground

with cold chills that surround

a seasonal winter earth

Nature doesn't know her

calendar for she comes and goes

when she desires to share a flake

 

Nature does her thing

we wonder what will come next

for daily it's a weather's game

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Taking Quiet Moments...

My Quiet Moment - Building Confidence

 

 Blessings come unexpectedly

one should appreciate them one by one

for it is never known when they might end

only then one questions what is life all about

 

Too many day go by with constant wishes

it must be realized wishes must be earned

they are not given freely as expected

moments of silence can build confidence

 

What is expected doesn't always evolve

wants of glory needs to be earned

many think it is owed to them daily

with faith one knows they are blessed

 

Taking moments to reassure a life style

calmness shall appear more often

thoughts can be arranged on a daily basis

thus, decisions shall come more readily...

 

as one expects

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Cold - haiku

 

 cold touches the soul

ice travels through one's being

body's life seeks heat

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

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

 

New Beginnings 2023...

 

New beginnings rose this morning

with the glow of a twilight sun

thoughts encouraged came soaring

brings long awaited hope to one

 

Time passes so swiftly one thinks

as they wonder where it's all gone

memories are lost in a quick wink

with thoughts the mind does long 

Life is what it is for all

there is nothing we can do

but be happy and stand tall

for life is there for me and you

- Rhoda Galgiani

Happy Holidays...

 

Ho, Ho, Ho!

 We wish you all a blessed...

Merry Christmas with a

Happy New Year

Hugs from,

Rhoda, Gracie and Ginger

Christmas & New Years 2022

Knowledge...

 

 

I have one path my feet has chosen 

that's the path of an inquisitive mind

I know of no way to travel on

without the knowledge of my fate

 

The past is not only my battle

for I never go it alone without others

it's the vigilant and curious ones who

will discover the fate of their future

Believing what is written

one moves on in the direction of

wellness and the desire to be complete

for positive thinking is one's cure

- Rhoda Galgiani

Peace Within...

Speaking to friends is a blessing

when conversations goes smoothly

contentment consumes ones body

brings calm to the spirit within

 

Associating with people of comfort

is a joy that over comes one mind

peacefulness in the confines of ones life is

appreciated and will be in the heart forever

 

One can live upon their memories

especially if the memories are of value

sometimes this is hard to find but

when found is forever cherished

 

Being one who appreciated good talk

good thoughts and good gestures from people

I remember my day as I lay down for sleep

praying to the one who takes care of me...Jesus

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Thoughts of Encouragement...

 

Confusion may rise unexpectedly

as the world turns up and down

with decisions to make on a daily basis

one wonders if decisions can be found

 

Going alone is a empty life pattern

movement will come slowly for one

if patient with their empty heart

know difficulty can be overcome

 

One who is alone carry sad thoughts

that can go with time and space

being more positive about their outcome

overpowers the devil within their sad face

 

Life is short with waves of discontent

we must learn in today's world of woe

how to handle discouraging conversations

be with people with positive thoughts...

 

- Rhoda Galgiani

Heavenly Touch...

sun touches my soul

calm controls spiritual grief 

rays purified mind

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

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

 

Meeting Paul...

 

 Meeting new people is such a joy

especially if the two of you click

his name is Paul and we got our

Covid19 Booster shot the same day 

 

We chatted in general so pleasant

yes, he is married and I respect that

I am single and talk to a lot of people

and yes I would like to find a male friend

 

But that hasn't happened as I believe most

men feel this woman will hit upon them

noooo I just want a male friend to add to my

life as I can certainly take care of me

 

The conversation where I live is all old ladies

I say that with respect and a male would

certainly lighten up a great conversation - if I

wore rings I think they would open up more

 

So these are my thoughts - Paul you were a joy

I would love friends like you and your wife

even though I haven't met her I am sure we

all would hit it off great...Blessing to you and yours

 

-Rhoda Galgiani

Dreary...haiku

 

 

dreary is the day

clouds cover the dim lit sky

longing for sunshine

 

- Rhoda Galgiani 

haiku a Japanese Form of Poetry

subject is always about nature

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

Rhoda and Her Two Best Friends...

 

Gracie 14 years old

Mother left her in front of my apartment for me to adopt at

4 weeks old!  

 

   

 Ginger 5 years old

adopted from an

animal shelter at the 

age of four months!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loyalty comes with little white paws

there in the morning with the raising sun

and in the evening with the sleepy moon

 

Some people living alone need company

others go about their lives singularity happy

this life needs a meow or two on occasion

 

Being a huge animal lover I pray

for all animals of the world daily 

this is me and happy with my choice

Hoping those who read me

will help an animal in need

if not, shame on you...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Uplift the Soul...

 One's stroll is strong but quiet

eyes visualize the earths growth

beauty within springs all around

young harvest brings joy to the heart

 

Being alone can have its strong points

brings one to clear the mind and opens

the heart to more than the now issues gives

new perspectives to what surrounds one

 

Sometimes facing the world and its downs

dislikes its visions but yet realize what is

one then opens the mind and heart

to find their new worldly discovery 

Life can be happy and wonderful

provided one looks at it that way

being down is not the answer

find a moment that uplifts the soul...

- Rhoda Galgiani

Time Searches...

 

Visions within the mind dwell

longing to come alive with fulfillment

simplicity follows to slow the flow

of ones normal life's movements

 

Thoughts of achievement follow

grow to assure a complex being

calm that will come to the discontented

brings clarity to one confused state

 

Happiness begins deep within

daily one learns to rid the body 

of anxiety that grows with hate

calm is the final solution

 

Time searches for completion

for without it one will never learn

one will hover over ups and downs

slowly to gain the wisdom they yearn for

 

- Rhoda Galgiani