Friday, June 19, 2009

Awakened


Swaddled
in the warmth
of summer night
Crickets calling
to the silence
Stars
and wisps of white
don the sky
The light
of the crescent moon
dispels the darkness
And I
awakened to behold.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Night Journey, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi, http://www.apogeeart.com


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4 comments:

Unknown said...

This is very lovely-- great sounds & imagery. The watercolor is striking & very apt.

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

John, thank you - You blog posts have been most inviting - I always enjoy my visits.

Rosaria Williams said...

I can't believe how well the picture goes with the poem, each supporting the other.

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

Thank you - pleased that my intention is fulfilled.