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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