The Poet's Pen

in answer to the calling night

be visions and words of light

in answer to the dawning day

be heartfelt expressions of THE WAY

this the poet's pen in questing revelation

this the poet's pen in homage to CREATION

words holding to the grace of rhyme

words in tribute to the gift of time

moments, days, years, decades I have lived

to the poet's pen in gratitude I do give

with pen in hand a knowing be the grace

with word a moment in reflection I to trace

heed the ever present soulful plea

let all be lovingly blessed by THEE.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Image: Words...Words, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011-2012.