Gilda Tavernese

Sunshine

The hug you didn’t think you needed The kiss you have been craving The touch that melts your problems away Sunshine. It’s just what the doctor ordered. It’s been a long winter and an even longer—colder—spring. I simply cannot get enough of these rays. My bones crave it. It has shifted my mood tremendously. IContinue reading “Sunshine”

Wild Women

Flowers waiting to be picked We will not be Bogged down by an endless list of ‘shoulds’ We will not be Pushed into your ideal We will not be Painted with an untruthful brush We will not be Persuaded into unwanted territory We will not be Oversexualized We will not be Told to sweeten upContinue reading “Wild Women”

Confidence In Your 40s

I recently said to someone that I’m confident—not cocky—because I like who I am and can talk openly about my physical flaws as well as my toxic traits. There certainly is a type of awakening that occurs in your 40s that I just can’t explain. The shyness that once plagued me seems to have slippedContinue reading “Confidence In Your 40s”

When Flowers Bloom

Waiting on the moment when The bud appears on the stem The warm sun awakes it ever so Off it goes seemingly slow Then suddenly it’s beauty it bestows Upon watchful, hopeful, soulful eyes For its beauty cannot be found Bended knee to the ground Just a blink of an eye With heavy heart BidContinue reading “When Flowers Bloom”

Midlife Has A Forward & Rearview Mirror

The honour and the irony of the moment did not escape me. The day I sponsored my cousin’s daughter was the same time my heart felt heavy knowing my own godmother was fighting for her life due to illness. This is part of being in midlife. This is one of the saddest parts of beingContinue reading “Midlife Has A Forward & Rearview Mirror”

The Beautiful People

Hidden in plain sight Genuine smile Open heart and open home Giving of herself Careful not to disturb others with her own struggles Earth angel Beauty that glows Humbling even the bumbling bees Nurturing to nature Mother to all living things She does exist She walks among us Hidden in plain sight Dedicated to theContinue reading “The Beautiful People”

First Signs of ‘The Change’

I suspect this will be a recurring topic for me. It’s a big part of a woman’s life. What was once an unspeakable subject is slowly making its way out of the dark. I feel a change happening with ‘the change’ amongst women (sorry, I couldn’t help myself). Menopause (as it will be referred toContinue reading “First Signs of ‘The Change’”

Jump

Jump on that new opportunity Jump toward a different way of seeing it all Jump onto an unexpected cloud Ride it high and dream that giant dream There is nothing but your own fear to stop you Leave it on the ground Leave the burdens behind Leave all that is weighing you down Why? BecauseContinue reading “Jump”

Demo Day Baby!

I sang it out loud and repeatedly that morning, “Demo Day Baby!” until my son begged me to stop and cursed me out (respectfully) for putting that song in his head. We have begun to completely renovate the laundry room and powder room (or guest washroom, the name ‘powder room’ seems so dated). Months ofContinue reading “Demo Day Baby!”

Life Symbols

The tree. It has always been my life symbol. My spirit has always connected to trees more than anything else. How can you identify your life symbol? It’s easy. It’s whatever you are consistently drawn to throughout your life. It could be the ocean, or something specific like a starfish. It could be any insectContinue reading “Life Symbols”