Gilda Tavernese

The Melody Of March

The colourless gains its palette The cold harshness has tenderized The heat of the sun strengthens The souls that it touches feed off its energy The power of the collective consciousness The collective sigh of relief palpable The change is anew and The long asleep start to stir The restless start to scurry with jovialContinue reading “The Melody Of March”

The Art of Forgiveness

To be forgiven is what we often desire, to forgive is what is expected of us, which can sometimes be difficult. We teach our children to “say sorry” when they have made a mistake or have hurt someone’s feelings—the child that is hurt is expected to accept the apology on the spot, supposedly resolving theContinue reading “The Art of Forgiveness”

Perfect Procrastinator

In the good old days (you know you are getting up there in years when you start a sentence like that) the only distraction I had was the television, and maybe the telephone —if I got a chance on the phone and if I was able to get through without a busy tone (NB IContinue reading “Perfect Procrastinator”

How I Get Over A Brick Wall

There were so many times in my life when I felt completely overwhelmed. Stuck in a situation I felt I could not figure out what was best for me. Confused and burdened by the weight of it all. Acutely aware of the heavy pit in my stomach and, paradoxically, the light headedness. Often these momentsContinue reading “How I Get Over A Brick Wall”

Stay Fancy!

One evening we were fortunate enough to have cheesecake, from the Cheesecake Factory, for dessert. I plated it on what I like to call ‘dessert plates’, added a dab of whip cream and a perfectly fanned out strawberry on top. I asked my kids, who are 8 and 11, if they like their fancy dessert.Continue reading “Stay Fancy!”

A Mother’s Goodnight Blues

Every time she walks away she is not the same the next day. Every time I say goodnight and squeeze her tight She seems to have taken flight and grown over night. With changing times comes changing stages The end of one is near The bud of a new is clear I cannot control itContinue reading “A Mother’s Goodnight Blues”

Part 2: Coincidence? I Think Not

If you were to ask me today what my religious affiliation is I would answer that I am officially affiliated with the Roman Catholic religion but my spiritual beliefs have evolved into a larger realm. I guess that’s the best way I know how to describe it at the moment. My beliefs are not toContinue reading “Part 2: Coincidence? I Think Not”

Part 1: Coincidence? I Think Not

I’ve been wanting to explore this deeply personal subject with you. It is a subject I am quite passionate about, something that has ebbed and flowed throughout my life and has taken many shapes and forms, but has never been out of reach. I’m struggling to find the right words to essentially express my spiritualContinue reading “Part 1: Coincidence? I Think Not”

Sticking Your Neck Out, Is It Worth It?

I am not the chattiest at a party nor the most quiet person in the room. I’d say I’m an active listener who participates in conversations if I feel I have something valid to contribute. I find I am less apprehensive to speak when I see any type of injustice, even if I am theContinue reading “Sticking Your Neck Out, Is It Worth It?”

Funny Thoughts After 40!

It dawned on me today that the things I think about, and sometimes worry about, at my age are certainly not the things I thought about when I was much younger. I am not talking about the obvious worries like going grey and seeing darker circles around my eyes—although I’ve spent enough money on expensiveContinue reading “Funny Thoughts After 40!”