Nature's Vow

mountain side fields of green there be
on river banks as waters flow to the ocean to the sea
from Spring to Winter be there ever seen
budding and seasoned leaves of green
dew touched green greets the dawn
the harvest from nature's bounty drawn
in heights that soar a tree does stand
the splendor of green in sublime command
shades and hues upon branch and bough
the grace of green 'tis nature's vow.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



Nature's Vow, Photo, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Blush of Glory

rain upon an autumn leaf
holds to the light of the new day
branches of color in splendor's array
the noon hour in PRESENCE be
the touch of a warming sun cast upon me
the will of time in this hour shown
Autumn's blush of glory upon leaf known.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Photo courtesy of: Josephrossbachphoto.blogspot.com

The MUSE Beckons

a poetic word ever held in heart
'tis the beauty and bounty of Earth
from which love and art shall not depart
express I the need and sounding plea
the MUSE beckons beckons within me
with palette with word
be it ever to prevail
nature, its freedom and grace
with love let us hail
embrace the heart and love of others known
hold dear the care and vision they have shown
we as ONE as resolute intention divine
hold to a shared destiny, be it yours be it mine.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Parnassus or Apollo and the Muses, c. 1640, Simon Vouet, French Baroque Era Painter, 1590-1649.

Vespers

mighty mighty Oak towering tall
rooted and holding to the nurturing earth
branch and bough take to nature's charm
heard are the winsome winds
the rustle and whisper of autumn leaves
sweet melody of season's grace
the silent quiver of the darkened sky
vespers sing the night
vespers sing the night
mighty mighty Oak towering tall.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Vespers, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Blessed be the commune with this Oak of many many shared moons. It stands outside my window keeping watch over each changing season. I can feel its dance and listen joyfully to its lilting melodies.

It is the felt life force of the Oak that is represented in this image, resounding with life, endurance and bounty... waves of vibratory energy reaching out to embrace us with the wisdom of the seasons.

The Oak stands as a metaphor and symbol of strength, perseverance, endurance... a wood that graces our homes, a spirit that touches our hearts, a knowing that speaks to our souls... Sacred indeed. Throughout my home there is solid oak flooring with a natural oil finish - with each step I express my gratitude for the Oak's humble submission, as it lies before me and underfoot. A dance be ever shared...

Michel-Richard de Lalande - Lecon de Mercredi - Caravaggio

in haiku reflection...

from depths of darkness
and from shadows light be known
the PRESENCE reveals.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1573 – 1610, Italian, Doubting Thomas, oil on canvas, 1602-1603, Sanssouci, Potsdam

...each leaf...

... each leaf...

touches of color brilliant and bold
the glory of a season be it now told
veins of life in majestic flow
the heart of SELF the leaf does know
life in its flourish and its bloom
a season's end ever soon
each leaf holds within its creation divine
the breath of life lovingly sublime
known be this eternal quest and fire
life in all its beauty and expressive desire.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Leaf, Photo, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Magenta Be The Mood...

haiku reflections...

satin silk velvet
luxuriant feel and hue
folds of magenta.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Oramgetown, New York


Folds of Magenta, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011

Magenta is a deep purplish-red color that is a primary subtractive color for light. Sometimes identified as fuchsia or hot pink, magenta is a mixture of red and blue/violet wavelengths that cannot be generated by a single wavelength of light.

Magenta dye was discovered in 1859 — the same year as the Battle of Magenta. The dye, also known as fuchsine, was named in memory of the blood shed during the battle between French and Austrian forces in the small Italian city.

Blood representing the red ray of life force itself, violet representing the ray of spirit, the quest for realization, the summit of liberation and freedom... and so the magenta, the blood and spirit in accord.

This the ray of integration ... all above all below.. 
the red of the root, the violet of the spirit, the ONE in manifestation.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Founder/Director
APOGEE Acu-Tone™

September Morning

...upon awakening... in haiku reflection...

September morning
autumn festival of light
carried by the wind.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



September Morning, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

...at my door...

"Autumn is a second Spring where every leaf is a flower."

Albert Camus, 1913-1960


Fall Leaf, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Vivaldi ~ Autumn ~ The Four Seasons

...alchemic season of beauty...

amber waves of light
the alchemy of autumn
leaves in heaven's hues.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Alchemy of Autumn, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Twilight Hour

...twilight... haiku reflections...

this be twilight hour
the day held in night's embrace
mood of light prevails.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



Twilight Hour, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

...when the mood is silk...

haiku reflections...

when the mood is silk
soft folds to gently embrace
ah yes, 'tis delight.



Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Salon Silk, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

... with blush ever anew...

green leaves, branch and bough
in homage to the season's vow
a season with blush ever anew
crimson, russet, golden tone and hue
a palette of color be this joyful array
known as the delights of a passing day
brilliant be nature's blessed bounty all
melodies of color sing out sing out, 'tis Fall.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Photo Credit: Early Fall, Yasuko's Favorite Scenic Photos.

September Morning

September morning
season's colors now anew
delight be the mood.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


September Morning, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

...and five they be...

One potato
Two potatoes
Three potatoes
Four!

Five potatoes
Six potatoes
Seven potatoes
More!

This Summer I planted my first organic gold potato in a large planter on my deck. The vine was magical... felt as if I was the most recent, "Jack and the Bean Stalk." To my delight I did yield a Fall harvest of five potatoes!! Wondrous yes, be Mother Nature!! A smile indeed!!!

... yes... my friends...

into the rich organic soil a potato did go
and soon a wondrous vine did magically grow
tall it be with flourishing leaves of deep green
and I with a smile to be now ever seen
much to my delight and growing pleasure
came the harvest of five potatoes
Mother Nature, indeed a shared treasure.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Five Potatoes, Photo, CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Season's Dance ... haiku reflections...

...and now... haiku reflections...

the garden now calls
to closing days of summer
season's dance prevails.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


The Garden Now Calls, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Desire... haiku reflections...

desire and passion
pulsing waves of heart and breath
destiny yet calls.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



Desire, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Passions Call the Night ... haiku triune...

haiku triune

passions call the night
waves of longing and desire
vista near and far.

passions call the night
yesteryears gone and yearnings
vista near and far.

passions call the night
in all glory PRESENCE known
vista near and far.



Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



Passions Call the Night, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

The Savor of Wine ... in haiku reflections...

the savor of wine
the grape in its alchemy
a celebration.

these golden moments
joy, love, blessings, be they shared
a celebration.

a toast be it made
days of merriment divine
a celebration.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

The Savor of Wine, Image, Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

...and now... September Mood

the sun holds to its warming glow
the dusk greets the beckoning season
touched by the passions of summer's end
this moment
within heart's grace be known
ever changing ever changing September mood.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



September Mood, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Memorial 9/11

On this day of September 11, 2011,
I am flying the American Flag in remembrance of 9/11.
Together let us pause to remember the victims,
to grieve with the families and friends of those who died,
and to honor the heroes of that day,
and each day since who have sacrificed to save lives,
protect our freedoms and hold to the promise of our country.

With prayer and blessings.


Where Does The Pain Go

Where does the pain go
When no longer can you take hold
When the fires devour hope
When the moment claims life

Where does the pain go
When man annihilates man
When terror rules reason and heart
When the unspeakable defies God’s name

Where does the pain go
When the innocence is lost
When suspicion and fear hover
When trust is betrayed

Where does the pain go
When a life is saved
When love holds a memory
When grace touches the tearful heart

Where does the pain go
When spirit and soul awaken faith
When destiny abides in God’s light
When the silence offers guidance

Where does the pain go
When determination and resolve assemble
When purpose and plan are set forth
When in the name of God, life, beauty and love are called.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

"Palette and Word ~ Artistry of Rose Marie Raccioppi" - YouTube

~Orangetown Poet Laureate~

International Recognition

Rose Marie Raccioppi, Poet Laureate, Orangetown New York, has been acclaimed internationally. A video presentation features her most recent work. "Palette and Word ~ Artistry of Rose Marie Raccioppi," was produced in the Netherlands by Josh. It has been posted to You Tube and has indeed been favorably received.

Do Enjoy the video waiting for you to view on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhCNmYfliG4&feature=email

Thank You for Watching.

"A work of art is a confession," Albert Camus, 1913-1960
... and so let my heart be known...

Much love,
Rose Marie Raccioppi

Labor Day 2011... haiku reflections...

this day of labor
bounty, abundance, harvest
the blessings of toil.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Olive Trees with Yellow Sky and Sun, 1889, Oil on canvas, Vincent Van Gogh, 1853-1890,
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Storm

the torrential rains
the strong winds
waters a flow
ocean shores, river banks
streams, creeks, ponds
waters a flow
trees and branches fall in submission
leaves in frenetic flight
the storm the storm the storm
the sounding sounding cry
the calm the calm the calm
this after night violet be the sky.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Violet Be The Sky, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Astronomy Picture of the Day ~ 2011 September 2

ever constant is change
ever in flight is time
you who bear a name
known in fields other than mine
light of sun, moon and many a star
in this heart and in vista's far
You the CREATOR with loving grace
Within our soul eternity placed.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Herschel Views the Milky Way
Credit: ESA, SPIRE & PACS Consortia
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html