From Holland to Here

A Poetic Tribute to the Dutch... an afternoon of shared delight ...
 a gathering of community in celebration of time and artistry... 
Do avail yourself of such pleasures presently on exhibit...

From Holland to Here

Dutch farmers of yesteryear, their heritage in Orangetown known

The delights of creation from many a hand be shown

Lush be the forests, fertile be the farmland, the river banks a treasure

Welcomed by Dutch Settlers for many a vision, many a measure

Passions in ventures, across the seas, all in praise

Labors, artistry, faith and family to fill their days

Artifacts of heart and hand to behold

Within many a tale to unfold

Alchemic be the light in artistry fine

Captured be the divinity of Being and time

Behold, behold, the beauty of craft and art

From which your viewing venture bears its start.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown,  New York


And in deep appreciation for all that George Way has brought 
to this most engaging exhibit...

In Tribute to George Way

Keeper of the MUSE

And who may the keeper of the muse be

But he who holds to creation's decree

One who is touched by the artistry of hand and heart

From which delight bears its blessed start

One who holds in reverence divine

Artifacts of being, place and time

One who sees the grace and love

The blessings of earth, the heavens above

One who is touched by the craft of soul, inspiration true

This the keeper, this the keeper, that defines You.

With loving appreciation,

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York