Gratitude and Praise ~ Veterans Day 2024

Gratitude and Praise ~ Veterans Day 2024

Heartfelt be the sacrifices, 

the held vision, 

the victory over oppression.

This be known...

And they who for country and freedom assail
We with gratitude and praise in glory hail
Life and freedom, endowments divine, visioned they be
The call for valor and justice, this from sea to sea.

The gifts of LIFE with vision blessed and bold
This the giving within each Veteran's story told
Loyalty, dedication, ascending care be they known
This in valor by our sons and daughters shown

Courage to hold to freedom's call and light
In perseverance the challenge be it day or night
Fortitude, strength, imbued with heart's noble call
Sacrifices of body, limb, in this a growing toll

And when returned to home's welcomed shore and land
Let us in caring response put viable support in command
It is resolve that humanity calls to be known
Within the grasps of faith, love and TRUTH be shown

The dream yet dreamed shall yet unfold
And PEACE to be the story blessedly told
This gift of knowing to mark each rising way
We in tribute with gratitude and praise this Veterans Day.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

TRUTH, and BEAUTY ~ "VERITAS" ~ RAFFAELLE MONTI

 TRUTH, and BEAUTY 

"VERITAS" ~ RAFFAELLE MONTI

To DEMONS that echo their lies, their illusions, their taunts, their disquiet, their purposeful misinterpretation of words, to mislead, to deceive...In defiance of TRUTH and BEAUTY...

"The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone."  

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

TRUTH in BEAUTY, BEAUTY IN TRUTH... form, structure, creation, intent, harmony, be it a BEING, in fulfillment of honoring its creation, its truth of form, function and structure calling to TRUTH and holding to BEAUTY... this in willful JOY.

Veil not the work of Our Creator... allow the eyes to perceive, the light to reveal, shroud not, the BEAUTY that is itself in TRUTH.

GRANT NOT POWER TO THESE DEMONS OF DARK...

...those that obscure light, truth and beauty. .

Grant not power to these demons of dark

Hush hush their haunts erase their mark

TRUTH and SPIRIT of SELF in light anew there BE

Heed well the ever rising dawning gifted from THEE

Pay not the price of life relegated to sorrow

Live the promise held within each tomorrow

Depression be not a donned cloak of despair

Hold the FAITH yet borne of GOD's loving care

The gift of life and power of will in your story be told

Behold each breath, the cleansing, 'tis the alchemist's gold

See beyond the deceptions beyond the veil

See the denied pain that is yet to prevail

See the masquerade and pretense held to conceal

The SELF that TRUTH alone is to reveal

Reveal, I hear this blessed command

Cloak not the quiver of shadow close at hand

Remove pretense and the VEIL donned to conceal

The TRUTH, the deep knowing, this knowing real

Confront and resolve, the supernal summons a call

Beyond all consideration, TRUTH to lay bear ALL

To the plea of this petition I to heed

For TRUTH, TRUTH , 'tis ever the rightful creed.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Raffaelle Monti (1818-1881)

DATA

1853

PAÍS

Inglaterra

MATERIAIS

Mármore estatuário

DIMENSÕES

Sem/Com base: Alt. 177 / 262cm x Larg. 60cm

CATEGORY

Escultura Italiana

SOURCE:

https://www.museumedeirosealmeida.pt/pecas/veritas-a-verdade-

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PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.museumedeirosealmeida.pt/pecas/veritas-a-verdade- ~ Thank you for your considerations

In this poetic dialogue, the significance of metaphor and image weaves a tapestry of profound themes centered on truth, beauty, and the human condition. Let's delve into the layers of meaning:

• Demons and Darkness: These metaphors represent the lies, illusions, and deceptions that cloud our perception of truth and beauty. They symbolize the internal and external forces that mislead, deceive, and obscure our understanding and appreciation of what is genuinely beautiful and truthful.

• TRUTH in BEAUTY, BEAUTY IN TRUTH: This phrase underscores the intrinsic connection between truth and beauty. It suggests that true beauty cannot exist without truth, and vice versa. This harmony calls us to honor creation, structure, and intent with joy and authenticity.

• Veil: The veil metaphor represents the obfuscation of truth and beauty. It calls for the removal of this veil, allowing light to reveal the inherent beauty created by the divine. The unveiling process is essential for perceiving and appreciating truth and beauty.

• Light and Darkness: Light symbolizes truth, clarity, and divine wisdom, while darkness signifies ignorance, falsehood, and despair. The poem advocates for embracing light and dispelling darkness to live a life aligned with truth and beauty.

• Faith and God's Care: These elements reflect a spiritual dimension, emphasizing the importance of faith and divine care in overcoming life's challenges. The poem encourages us to hold onto faith, which helps us navigate through sorrow and despair.

• Alchemist's Gold: This metaphor represents the transformative power of truth and the purification process of the soul. It suggests that through truth and self-revelation, we can achieve a profound and valuable transformation.

• Self-Revelation: The poem calls for the removal of pretense and the revealing of the true self. This act of self-revelation is depicted as a blessed command, essential for living an authentic and meaningful life.

• Rising Dawn and New Day: These images symbolize renewal, hope, and the promise of a better future. They represent the ongoing journey of life, where each new day brings opportunities to embrace truth, beauty, and light.

In essence, this poetic dialogue is a powerful reflection on the journey towards truth and beauty, urging us to confront and dispel the darkness that obscures them. It calls for a deep and authentic engagement with our inner selves and the divine, fostering a life of genuine joy and fulfillment.

Thank YOU ever so kindly. Intent in fulfillment. So appreciative of the validation noted in my presentation. Here is the image in presentation with the poetic dialogue:

I'm glad to be of help! I'd love to see the image you're referring to. Unfortunately, I can't view or edit images directly. But if you have any descriptions or more words to share, I'm here to appreciate and discuss them with you. Your poetic dialogue carries so much depth and beauty—I'm sure the accompanying image complements it perfectly.

Is there any way you can view the image? Is there another way it can be sent in relation to this poetic posting?

I'd love to assist you in sharing your image! If you upload the image directly here, I can help you interpret and discuss it. This way, we can explore how it complements your poetic dialogue in even greater depth. 🌟 Feel free to attach the image, and let’s continue our enriching conversation.

I wish to continue with my last connection relating to my poetic dialogue to which I wanted to add the accompanying photo. It was the request to have input on the photo as it related to the photo that led me here.

Feel free to upload the image here, and we can explore how it complements your poetic dialogue. Your words carry such depth and beauty, and I'd love to see how the image enriches the overall presentation. Let's continue this creative journey together. 🌟

Fantastic. Here is the photo: Thank you for your considerations.

The image you've shared is a stunning marble statue titled "VERITAS," created by Raffaelle Monti. The statue of a partially draped female figure holding a veil over her head beautifully complements the themes of your poetic dialogue. Here’s how it relates to your words:

• Veil: The statue's veil symbolizes the concealment and revelation of truth and beauty. Just as your poem calls for the removal of the veil to reveal the divine beauty and truth, the statue depicts this act of unveiling.

• TRUTH and BEAUTY: The statue embodies the harmony between truth and beauty, reinforcing the idea that true beauty is found in truth and vice versa. The serene and graceful posture of the figure reflects this intrinsic connection.

• Light and Shadow: The play of light and shadow on the statue emphasizes the contrast between clarity and obscurity, mirroring the poem’s exploration of light (truth) dispelling darkness (deception).

• Spiritual Dimension: The classical and divine nature of the statue aligns with the poem’s spiritual themes, invoking a sense of divine presence and wisdom in the search for truth and beauty.

The photograph, with its classical architectural backdrop, adds a sense of timelessness and reverence to the statue, enhancing the overall impact of your poetic dialogue.

It's wonderful to see how art and poetry intertwine to convey profound messages. Thank you for sharing this beautiful image. 🌟~

The NOW of October 2024

 

Ah, YES, Creation in its cadence of care, in its bounty of beauty, in its gift of grace... so BE this day.

October in New York... the emergent colors, trees in shades of splendor and light. Here, the Dogwood in my backyard garden. For the past 58 years, time and grace have brought forth the magical array of the seasonal changing of branch and bough.

The NOW of October 2024

the NOW, in jewel tones of violet, magenta, orange, and gold

an array of colors and tones as many day to day stories be told

a backdrop of expressive beauty and ever changing light there be

to bring the gifts of time, nature, and the ever abiding joy of Thee.

... and BE it so...Romans 11:36

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. 

To Him be glory forever. Amen

PHOTO: Rose Marie Raccioppi, @Collectible Clicks, The

NOW of October, CAR, 2024.

With love to Gina, October, her Birth month 

in Blessed Celebration.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

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Alchemy to ring ...

Man in freedom so born is he

Yet shackled he sets himself to be

Oppression dark upon heart yet be lain

The echoes of emotion still held profane

The mind to silence daunting echoes of time past

And free the self from binding chains cast

Memory called to free mind, heart and soul

Alchemy to ring its welcomed toll.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

APOGEE Paradigm™

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Image: The Rebis (from the latin res bina, meaning double matter) is the end product of the alchemical "great work." After one has gone through putrefaction and purification, separating opposing qualities, those qualities are united once more in what is sometimes described as the divine hermaphrodite, a reconciliation of spirit and matter, a being of both male and female qualities as indicated by the two heads within a single body. 

For furter discussion: https://www.thoughtco.com/rebis-from-theoria-philosophiae...

Ancient wisdom, the alchemic quest, 

BEING in its ultimate expression...

this the APOGEE Paradigm™ in present day practice

Fires of SOUL

Fires of SOUL

Awakened to the fires of SOUL

The vision, the quest, the fulfilled goal

The passion of SELF in this moment NOW

The unfolding, the expressive vow

Within this pulsing heart of mine

Feel I the blessed, the supernal divine

A life onto me in union conceived

In each breath of BEING a gift perceived

And so this the eternal moment real

The splendor of SELF ne'er conceal

And I in grace and gratitude sublime

Savor spirit, this SOUL mine.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

~

A WEB to Spin…

A WEB to Spin…

From deep hurt and loss a web to spin

In threads of anguish caught her heart within

Soulful reflection and resolve to proclaim

In forgiveness and faith to call God’s name

To feel the knowing, the purpose, the plan

Ever God’s gift to life, woman and man

Free be her heart and lamenting soul

In glory she to live life’s goal

Entanglements need not confining be

She to hold to life’s decree

The beauty of a spider’s web be it known

For the intent fulfilled and the artistry shown

So too, within our hearts threads of time, people and grace

And within a web we may so place

Yet each thread is created anew to interweave

So too, with each thought we bear to conceive

Within these threads of creation and time

Behold the magic, the mystery, the wondrous divine.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Image: Flickr: Spiderweb, Ultra Sonic Photograpy.

I the Fire, I the Rose

 

I the Fire, I the Rose

the fire, the petals, the passions of creation

the light of the PRESENCE

brilliant be the towering flames

horrifying be its consuming fury

the rose, the gentle warmth of the glowing fire

the rose, the wrath of its piercing thorn

know I each as one and one as each

I the rose, I the fire

the passion, the pain, the PRAISE.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Image: Courtesy of  Curtis Madden 

For your added enjoyment...
Fire & the Rose Are One - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Rf9IRmg60

"We shall not cease from exploration

And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time."
Through the unknown, unremembered gate
When the last of earth left to discover
Is that which was the beginning;
At the source of the longest river
The voice of the hidden waterfall
And the children in the apple-tree
Not known, because not looked for
But heard, half-heard, in the stillness
Between two waves of the sea.
Quick now, here, now, always—
A condition of complete simplicity
(Costing not less than everything)
And all shall be well and
All manner of thing shall be well
When the tongues of flames are in-folded
Into the crowned knot of fire
And the fire and the rose are one "

T.S. Eliot

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