... to one and all... Aladdin's Lamp in Hand

as a youth with Aladdin's Lamp in hand

to lands near and far upon command

a magic carpet and there I in imagination be

over land, mountains, lakes, ocean and sea

and now magical travels through cyberspace

such adventures within this heart I to place

gathered be blogger friends along travel's way

to one and all be there wishes for a light filled day.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Image Re: JazzWax

... and so heard... Call to Heart

words and visions be they the start

from which pen and paper call to heart

the poet seizes precious moments in time

offers verse free, or with meter and rhyme

upon surfaces vast so does the poet place

words as sounding soul and expressive grace.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Image: WORDS...words, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi.

Poetry is not an opinion expressed.
It is a song that rises from a bleeding wound
or a smiling mouth. 
Kahlil Gibran

All In Grace ... ... and so Nature's mood captured in its changing light and beauty...

nature's mood the rain to come our way
clouds embrace the sun and darkened be the day
lambent be the blue that yet bears the light
and there soars the wings in skyward flight
shadowed upon the ground in silhouette splendor
to the rains to come all in grace surrender.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Its about to rain, Photo: Zak Brown.

Andrea Bocelli Canto Della Terra (English Lyrics)

...words and images... 

our Earth our Souls

the SUN within

sings light and love...

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Andrea Bocelli - Canto della Terra [Live] (English lyrics translation)

Resounding Heart

When I first heard. "Canto della Terra,"   I was taken by its beauty so completely, 

 tears of celebration, tears of spirit, tears of deep gratitude flowed,

 a sea of cresting waves of emotion felt,

 as Andrea's singing held my heart captive.

ENJOY.

Illumed

Photo, Zak Brown, ©2013.

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Weathered Mighty Oak... too soon gone...

Tomorrow my loving towering oak tree is to be taken down. It has been my companion with each season of change for the last 46 years, a symbol of the strength and grace I have been blessed to live. Recent storms have been more than this mighty oak has been able to bear. Limbs have been lost to the ravages of the storms. The loss of this loving oak is painfully sad, the memories are heartfelt joy.

and so...

Weathered Mighty Oak

too soon gone

Deep rooted and held

Your branches like arms reach out
From the heart and depths of earth
Weathered mighty oak
Of many known moons
Healed from the wounds
Of harsh seasons past
Strong, deliberate
Confident in your determined pose
Enfolding the winds and light
The ravages of storms 

Beyond your endurance has come

Saddened I be with  your presence no more

Within my  heart be our shared memories ever more.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Weathered Mighty Oak, Photo: CAR Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2013.

 It is beautifully silhouetted in this evening sky
heard are the strong winter winds
  seen is the graceful dancing motion of its branches
 It is as if it is taking its last curtain call.
and so
APPLAUSE! BRAVO!

In Haiku Reflection ~ Behold...

In Haiku Reflection...

Behold

the grandeur of grace
vibrant and delicate blooms
triune to behold.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Photo name: Three
About the photographer:
Valentina, Italian fine art photographer.
Photographs explore the world with its infinite details and nature with its inexplicable beauty. 
www.etsy.com/shop/MOONGARDENART

Encounters of Expression...

...encounters of expression...

At one time the word 'art' referred to 'being.' As it may have been asked, "Who art thou?" (archaic 2nd person singular present of be). I see each life as a palette of possibilities, of potentialities, of passion, of power, to be held in awe, in reverence, in celebration, in fulfillment. The artist holds true to these expressions, and so brings these ever present quests to each artful encounter, be it painting, poetry, sculpture, architecture, literature, dance, drama, theater... staging, exhibiting, sharing, purpose fulfilled. With each experience, each perception, our senses engaged, our feeling and knowing defined, our spirit touched. Rose Marie Raccioppi

"The work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself and carry you away. It is the means by which the artist conveys his passion. It is the current which he puts forth, which sweeps you along in his passion. The pain passes, the beauty remains." Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Beyond, APOGEE Vibrational Art, © Rose Marie Raccioppi, http://www.thesoundinglight.blogspot.com/

...and so known... SELF ~ ONE ~ ALL

Presence within the depths of soul

Presence within the chambers of heart

So BE this grace of blessings divine

Within the rapture of each breath mine

This breath of SELF within to call

The ecstasy of ONE of ALL.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Ecstasy of St. Teresa, 1647-52, Marble, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome,
 Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1598-1680.

...the warming sun... the melting snow...days of a New York winter... Libation's Grace

torrential rain, mounds of falling snow
onto the receiving earth below
libation's grace upon land, farm and field
all to Spring's bloom and envisioned yield
earth and root so nourished they be
quiver of grass, the reach of the oak tree
libation be it present and ever so sweet
for the heavens and earth do lovingly meet
gift of the seasons with time ever unfold
feel I the touch of Spring's story yet to be told.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Libation's Grace, APOGEE Vibrational Art, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2013. 

http://www.thesoundinglight.blogspot.com

...and so there be LOVE...

We in a myriad of ways reach out to one another in 

Truth, Beauty and Goodness. 

So on this Valentine's Day, 2013,  

let us know that WE, by our very nature, are in 

CELEBRATION OF LOVE

 known, shared, and perceived. 

Rose Marie Raccioppi

The ALL of ALL

I AM the ALL of ALL

the breath of BEING

the inhalation the exhalation

the rippling waters of the stream

the cresting wave of the ocean

the rising and setting sun

the ebb and flow of the tides

the seed the flower in bloom

the passion the rapture all sensibilities

I AM WOMAN

ever in receipt ever in giving.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

The Birth of Venus, Italian: Nascita di Venere, from 1483 until 1485, Sandro Botticelli. 1445-1510.

Winter's Cloak

Winter's Cloak

dressed in mounds of snow this day

white abounds in lavish array

winter's cloak in full delight

sparkle it does in noon day light.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Winter's Cloak, Photos, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2013.

It is happening in Tappan, New York right now...brrrrrrrr....

chilling winds from north at play
many a tree in frenetic sway
winter angels busy busy they be
dusting snow as far as I do see

a gossamer veil with winds do blow
and carried be the falling snow
branch and bough all dressed in white
snow crystals and sparkles of light.

Warms hugs my friends...much love...

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York 

Snow, Tappan, NY, Photo, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2013.

Orion

... within slumber's chambers...

Orion

night be the journey to vistas vast and far
to cosmic clouds and a brilliant distant star
stellar winds and folds of majestic light
I within slumber's chambers held in Orion's light.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York 

LL Ori and the Orion Nebula, Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team.

...at the morning hour...My Sight to the Lambent Sky

demanding are the many tasks at hand
a perception, a plan, action in command
intention and focus be the call of the day
the gift of time and a knowing provide the way
how sweet when vision is newly held clear
when the din of despair is silenced and gone the fear
how comforting is this moment's embrace
when within heart, love the soul does place
how knowing is this Spirit's call
when resounding with the grace of ALL
and as I cast my sight to the lambent sky
feel I the beauty of the moving clouds up so high
the lithe bamboo touched by the gentle winds that blow
breath, faith, 'tis all that I need now know
the day by Nature's plan shall unfold
and I to be led by the Divine WORD ever told.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Lambent Sky, Photo, PFR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2013.

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...this morning awake... As SELF Known

compliance gives way to creative freedom

restriction gives way to expansive understanding

confinement gives way to total liberation

doubt gives way to boundless faith

judgement gives way to BEING

DIVINE FRENZY the breath of soul

spirit winds aflame

cloak of mortal clothing shed

flaring breath of soul as SELF known.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

.and so the starseed BEINGS be known within Earth realms...

... indeed DIVINE FRENZY...

Divine Frenzy, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi, http://www.apogeeart.com

alchemic... Golden Light

golden light of soul be this moment's decree
the silence of PRESENCE pulses within me
beyond all loss, pain, darkness and despair
ever the endowment of CREATION, light and care
to this rapture of faith and love I willingly succumb
to this golden light of  life I, ALL, ONE.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York 

Awakened Faith, Image, APOGEE Vibrational Art, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2013.