...this very midnight hour...Swept By The Winds

awakened by the winds and the chimes that sing
chilled by the cold this night does bring
snow in mounds yet pure, untouched and white
swept by the winds in swirling flight
winter's call known and heed I it well
each snow crystal to sparkle and beauty to dwell.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Swept By The Winds, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

This December Night

Haiku Reflection

winter indigo
winds carry the snow adrift
this December night,

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Snow Drift, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Born Anew

Let us REJOICE,
our song, our devotion in PRAISE,
the LIGHT born anew.


Magi, Oil, 1915, Henry Siddons Mowbray, 1858-1928.

Lunar Light ~ Awakened

awakened to the stillness
two hours past the midnight hour
the silence of the yet dark early morning
awakened to the lunar light of the winter solstice
pulsing corona
embracing hues of crystalline gray, blue and violet
drawn I to this orb of luminous lure
awakened to the soft feel of the cold wind upon my face
to the journey of clouds
to the fullness of the shedding light
the towering oak casts a shadow
quiver it does upon the garden walk
and I in shadow cast
awakened
awakened.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Lunar Light, Photo: CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

The Wind and the Willow ~ a gift for giving...

The Wind and the Willow
a book of original poetry

Special Announcement:
THE WIND AND THE WILLOW
Now available directly from Publish America.
Click on title, place title or my name in search bar of Publish America Entry Page.
Thank you for your order.
ENJOY!

Also available with online booksellers.
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A gift to self or another

Anyone who decides to purchase, The Wind and the Willow, I extend this offering:
Select a poem from, "The Wind and the Willow," that you are particularly drawn to,
inform me of such, and I will send on to you a signed copy
of that chosen poem suitable for framing.

Thank You for your Order.

A Guest Poet and Artist ~ seven year old Grace presents Blue Jay Angel

Blue Jay Angel

A flower
A bird
An angel of heart
With magical beauty
A creation has its start
Wings of feathers
And touched with love
By all of God’s grace
Here and above.

Grace Page Boyle
7 years of age
December 18, 2010

Image, Blue Jay Angel, Pen and Ink, ©Grace Page Boyle, 2010.

an added word
Grace loves, flowers, birds and angels.
She created Blue Jay Angel to express her love for these beautiful gifts of Creation.
This will be one of her Christmas gifts to her mother.
Thank You Grace for sharing your love.

Blossom Of My Soul

flower of my mind
petal of my heart
blossom of my soul
this flowing grace of spirit
dance I in its caressing love
sing I in its chorus of devotion
silent and resounding be its passion
lilting be its gentle fervor
flower of my mind
petal of my heart
blossom of my soul.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Blossom Of My Soul, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Golden Light

this dance of spirit within my soul
resounding waves of light to behold
violet be heart's enchant and embracing tone
alchemic golden light within be known
alluring gestures of the divine
be these blossoms of my mind
in this cresting and flow I proclaim
the splendor of grace in God's name.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Golden Light, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2110.

Celestial Sea

thoughts that probe the depths of existence
waves that crest the longings of the heart
streams that flow with the knowing grace of the soul
perceptions from time eternal
this inner call that echoes from the core of self
ever present passion, quest, a life purpose defined
listen, heed the resounding celestial sea within
the vista of mind, the passions of heart
the soul in its eternal present
echo echo echo be the refrain
"Guide the children, know their call
With God's tender love and wisdom of all. *"

*APOGEE Poet: Wisdom Of All
http://apogeepoet.blogspot.com/2009/11/wisdom-of-all.html

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Celestial Sea, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Night Spirit Of Green

it is cold
the sounding winds heard
a december night serenade
evergreens dance to the chilling winds
joyful night spirit of green.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Night Spirit of Green, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

All That Enfolds

flowing be all that enfolds
this mind, this heart, this soul
softly embracing light and shadow
draped in the caress of beauty
passions lived, a story told
a giving grace ever to behold.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


All That Enfolds, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

From ancient times to the present, folds fluid, drapery upon self, object, castle, or abode, to lend the metaphoric beauty of life's ever present grace and flow.
And so too, I offer this swaddling of spirit known.

I listen and so...Winter's Melody

haiku reflections

indigo night sky
winds to carry crystal light
mounting snows adrift.

chilling be these winds
sounding winter's melody
heed I the calling.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Winter's Melody, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Folds of Memory

within the folds of memory
passion's touch live I.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Folds of Memory, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

‎...from... visions and words... Light Streams

haiku reflections

within thoughts conceived
in the vista of my mind
light streams in glory.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Light Streams, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

...so the night...Calling Grace

haiku reflections

indigo vespers
infinite violet light
spirit's calling grace.


Rose Marie Raccioppi


Vespertine, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Folds Of Presence

haiku reflections

journey of Being
within the folds of Presence
claim I light divine.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Folds of Presence, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Spirit's Alchemy

haiku reflections

storm temper and wail
soaring peace and golden truth
divine quest of heart.

golden light of soul
cresting wave of love and grace
spirit's alchemy.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Spirit of Alchemy, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

...jewel of the night sky... December Night

indigo sky of this December night
a season of birth in celebration and light
the gift of gold given by a King
for the treasures a new life destined to bring
see I the guiding star and alchemy's grace
flame of golden gifts of Presence, time and place.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Jewel of Night Sky, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

...and so a flurry... First Snow

first snow of season
tones of gray in clouds adrift
strokes of winter's sky.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


When The Sky Is Gray, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi, Skyscapes, http://www.apogeeart.com/

...this be the moment...Golden Crest

haiku reflections...

golden crest of heart
the alchemy of soul
passion and Presence.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Golden Crest, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

...within this evening hour... Flower Of My Mind

haiku reflections

flower of my mind
from the depth of solitude
rising be the light.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Flower of My Mind, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

The Wind and the Willow
a book of original poetry

Special Announcement:
THE WIND AND THE WILLOW
Now available directly from Publish America.
Click on title, place title or my name in search bar of Publish America Entry Page.
Thank you for your order.
ENJOY!


A gift to self or another

Anyone who decides to purchase, The Wind and the Willow, I extend this offering:
Select a poem from, "The Wind and the Willow," that you are particularly drawn to,
inform me of such, and I will send on to you a signed copy
of that chosen poem suitable for framing.

Thank You for your Order.

...upon the towering Oak... The Cloak of Light

December winds enfold the bough and branch of the barren tree
Upon ground winter's blanket to welcome the season as it shall be
Heed the silent pulsing cloak of light with the grace of time
This blessed quietude, such be this season of loving light divine.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Winter's Light, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Autumn Light

...colors in perception... haiku in reflection...

firmament of mind
vista of autumn's passion
alchemy of light.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Autumn Light, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Whispers of the Tree

whispers of the tree
bough and branch now barren be
held within its trunk towering proud and mighty tall
rings of time, seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall
its inner calling plea in resounding whispers heard
be there the known light of the Creator's Word.


In loving memory of

Jeff Drake

August 27, 1957 - December 1, 2010

"...a true music man, teacher, historian, and a beautiful soul..." Judy Reifler


Rose Marie Raccioppi

Whispers of the Tree, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Storm Skies and South Winds

...storm skies and high south winds... image and haiku reflections...


wild be these south winds
leaves, twigs, branches in swift flight
autumn's exodus.

rains upon this earth
held within nature's keeping
streams anew flowing.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


http://apogeeart.com/ Skyscapes, Light Behind the Storm, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi.

Golden Ray of Alchemy

winds blowing wildly in Tappan, New York and so...
haiku reflection

known be this questing
golden ray of alchemy
time, change and Presence.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Golden Ray of Alchemy, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.