Forth of July has been traditionally spent with my best friend and her family for the past twenty-five years.
As always, I was excited to see my friend and gorge on her barbeque feast.
This has been a part of my family for a quarter of a century.

There is a new member in her family.  My friend became a grandmother for the first time. 
By the way there is a number two on the way any day.  This minature gentelmen makes me laugh and puts an extra step in my stride.  Getting together these days I not only look forward to seeing friends and family, but my new little friend.  His name is Jack and already he is a ladies man.
At two years old, his opinion of my blouse made me so happy

Debut show of the Author's Nook with Laura Grillo Laveglia

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joeygiggles/2012/09/12/debut-show-of-the-authors-nook-with-laura-grillo-laveglia

This is the archived recording of my show.  Very proud of myself!!!  Enjoy!

In a few months my second book will be published.  "The Butterfly Paradox" is an extension of my first book "Metamorphosis".  I have come quite far as a human being and it shows in my poetry.  The first fifty poems I wrote were balls of poison held so tightly.  Each poem would shed heavy weights from my body.
The second half are funny, light and sometimes heartfelt.  I know longer see or feel anger in my words or life!

It is my great pleasure as I look forward to a second accomplishment.  My poetry is not only a gift from God  but my gift to the world!

The Bodhi Tree

Words simulate dying leafs falling from tree

Find truth within oneself….

Language meaningless as dead wilting leaves wisp away

There was once magnificence with nature

Selfish, meaningless vapors form prison

Chose your expressions cautiously

Do they have feelings from the heart?

Without heartfelt whispers the Bodhi  Tree roots firmly

A second coming, a second chance! 

Embark upon twigs of boundless beauty

I will ring your bell, so be prepared

Each word, each sentence, losses warmth

Petal by petal drops to the hungry earth

Once tree is naked, man gives up the ghost!

Run through golden meadow

Forgive the ones we truly love

Love is the glue that keeps heart shaped leaves hanging on

Once your harvest is clear

The Bodhi Tree regains its warmth

Growing , climbing towards golden light

If a beautiful tree comes knocking for thee

Dig deep inside watching tree cultivate your heart

Spiritual enlightment will grace your door!

"Metamorphosis"

Thank you to all my friends and family for purchasing my book.

Again thank you! May joy and peace  fill your world!!
Laura