Monday, April 17, 2023

We Question... WHAT BE... 2023 ~ National Poetry Month,


 

Dear Residents –
As it is National Poetry Month, this week I will leave you with a poem from Rose Marie Raccioppi, Orangetown's very own Poet Laureate:
We Question... WHAT BE...2023

what be the purpose of words to share
but to know of one's heart expressing care
what be the purpose of banner and praise
but to bring celebration to our gift of days
what be the purpose to guide and teach
but to know that beauty and truth are within our reach
what be the purpose to know of time, space and measure
but to account for life's perceived treasure
what be the purpose to know of vistas so very far
but to know that we too hold the light of a star
what be the purpose to know of history and time's story
but to understand the ever present quest for power and glory
what be the purpose of drama and stage
but to act out the calling of soul, time and age
what be the purpose of music, dance and a song to sing
but to know the pulsing our hearts do bring
what be the purpose to draw, paint, sculpt, to hold a vision divine
but to revere and mark in splendor a life yours, a life mine
what be the purpose of holding accord of word and deed
but to live the honor of our days as a blessed creed.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Have a great weekend everyone!
Regards,
Teresa M. Kenny
Town Supervisor
Town of Orangetown
26 Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, New York 10962
(845) 359-5100 x 2293


Rose Marie Raccioppi
by PROCLAMATION
honored for her 12th Year as 
Poet Laureate 
Orangetown, New York.

Thank YOU to the Town of Orangetown, New York 
Teresa M. Kenny. Supervisor
Town Board Members ~ Jerry Bottari, Thomas Diviny, Brian Donohue, Paul Valentine. 
For his reading, a special Thank YOU to Councilman Denis Troy.

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