An Arrival

...the storm...

an arrival
from storming moments
from pain beyond understanding
from deception and false realities
from the daunting echoes of oppression

an arrival
from the din of judgments
from the cacophony of opinions
from haunting doubts and fears
from care coupled with resentment

an arrival
to the delights of Spring
to the blooms of Summer
to the colors of Fall
to the surrender of Winter

an arrival
to the majesty of the heavens
to the divinity of the moon and stars
to the splendor of the dawning day
to the beauty of the setting sun

an arrival
to the wonders of BEING
to the exploration of cause
to the power of intent
to the resolves of time

an arrival
to the embrace of SELF
to the WORD known
to the gifts of CREATION
to the SOUL revealed.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Light Behind the Storm, Watercolor, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2012. http://www.apogeeart.com