Gilda Tavernese

44

44 turns around the sun 44 ways to say “I’m done!” 44 feelings mixed into one 44 things I have not won 44 blessings when I thought I had none 44 thank yous from no one 44 I love yous missing from the one 44 places I didn’t have fun 44 signs that point toContinue reading “44”

Positivity: The Struggle Is Real

I know. Yes. It’s a new year. We are just coming off the holiday season with all the good vibes and good tidings. However, if I have to be honest and sincere I am not feeling the positive spirit at this moment. It’s my first blog of 2023 and I always write from the heartContinue reading “Positivity: The Struggle Is Real”

Spirit Of The Season

Reset good relations Forget the bad times Forgive the mistreatments Reflect inside If they are worth it it’s worth a try So enjoy the season and let the spirit fly high

When It’s All Said & Done

When the Christmas tree is up When the stockings are hung When the lights are all a twinkle And the presents are gently wrapped without a wrinkle When the first fire is roaring When the hot chocolate is steaming And you have spread sincere cheerful greetings As the snow starts to fall When it’s allContinue reading “When It’s All Said & Done”

It’s Christmas Time In The City

As the little drummer boy played His unworthiness he exposed It echoed in the cold In the car On the side of the road As the tears streamed down It’s Christmas time in the city. It’s not in many hearts But the hope is to plant hope And the hope is to grow hope It’sContinue reading “It’s Christmas Time In The City”

Twinkle Little Light

Twinkle little light Tell me when it’s Christmas night Teach the children ’round the world That hope is never furled Take it, spread it, make it whirl Towards those that need it most To see yet the beauty deep inside That special sparkling little light That is the wish I wish to make tonight MyContinue reading “Twinkle Little Light”

Love Through Food

I know last week I mentioned how my mother smothers us with love by constantly offering us something to eat. It’s how she best shows her love. At the risk of sounding like a hypocrite, I guess I tend to do the same thing when having dinner parties. However, I would argue that love isContinue reading “Love Through Food”

Road Tripping With ‘The Costanzas’

I recently came back from a road trip with my parents. We attended a wedding in the U.S. No kids. No dog. Just my husband and my parents. Not too long ago I heard the phrase, “You don’t realize the value of a moment until it becomes a memory”. I kept this in mind asContinue reading “Road Tripping With ‘The Costanzas’”

Time To Let Her Fly

Prepare them for the world they say Protect them from danger each and every day Let them fly on their own when the time is right Watching them fall is a parent’s plight Gated boundaries makes for smoother smaller steps Boundless, endless, open air makes for free-falling difficult to bear The time has come toContinue reading “Time To Let Her Fly”

Grey Hair: Losing The Battle Within

Cat is out of the bag. I colour my hair. I know. You all thought my lovely locks were really sun-kissed gold, admit it! I can still hear my mother begging me not to start dying my hair when I was in my twenties because “one day you will have to do it for real,Continue reading “Grey Hair: Losing The Battle Within”