The Poet's Tidings

The Poet's Tidings

Moments of memory, treasure be mine

The troves, the garlands, the gems of time

Each hour, each day, each year now past

A journey, a questing, a destiny cast

Awaken awaken to the vision yet held

Destiny and purpose in glory meld

The sounding heart with yearning real

Reverie and passion beyond conceal

The Muse calls to sound its claim

Beauty and Truth the poet to name

A blessed grace be it known, be it heard

'Tis the poet's tidings in heartfelt word.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Erato, Muse of Poetry, 1870, Sir Edward: Edward John Poynter, English 1836-1919. Classicist Painter.

Socrates... beheld be the poet...

“I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled poets to write their poetry, but a kind of instinct or inspiration, such as you find in seers and prophets who deliver all their sublime messages without knowing in the least what they mean.” ...Socrates

This Poet's Pen

This poet's pen with plea in heart
From which words have their start
A tree, a blossom, a water's flow
These the gifts of grace the poet does know
The music, the wind, a songbird heard
The poet so touched and offers a word
The spirits of song, of dance, of music, of art
From the poet's pen ne'er shall they depart
The muse of all to entreat her pleasure
Words of musing, this poet's treasure.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Sarcophagus of the Muses, detail: Socrates and a muse. From Rome. Marble, 150-160 BCE MA 475

 Louvre, Departement des Antiquites Grecques/Romaines, Paris, France

Twenty Six Letters of the English Alphabet and come they forth... w..o..r..d..s.. in Celebration of National Poetry Month... the palette of the poet...

National Poetry Month ~ April 2012
"Words are things, and a small drop of ink
falling like dew upon a thought
produces that which makes
thousands, perhaps millions, think."

Lord Byron, 1788-1824

Words, those markers of thought, sounding within us, hanker for expression. Words, those marks upon paper, our own or that of another find their meaning within us. A poem, its meter, its rhythm, its rhyme, its structure, its pulse, calls for our attentive consideration. Within the words, the line, the totality of a poem, we to find meaning, inspiration, an accord, a resolve and yes, another question.

 
WORDS words

words for prayer words for play
for the faith and frolic of our day
for the politician's power quest
words chosen thought to be best
words that conjure thoughts of freedom, the held ideal
words to affirm a continued and favored appeal
words of the lovers passionate and sweet
to assure affectionate embraces when they do meet
words to praise and hold gratitude true
gems and jewels when bestowed upon you
words of inspiration holding to nature's grace
to bring us to another time another place
words of faith, vision and quest
within each held life's behest
the poet's game to choose words well
to touch those chambers where heart and soul dwell.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996,
National Poetry Month
is now held every April to celebrate poetry
and its place in American culture.

Celebrate National Poem In Your Pocket Day. The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends.

Peruse http://www.apogeepoet.blogspot.com,
select a favored poem, copy/print, pocket and share!


Still life with books and a globe, Jan Davidsz de Heem, (Utrecht 1606 - 1683/84 Antwerp),
Signed and dated on the book at the centre:
Johannes / de Heem / Fecit Anno / 1628

This signed Still life with books and a globe of 1628 dates from the Leiden period of Jan Davidsz de Heem, generally regarded as one of the most important and multifaceted still-life painters of the Golden Age. De Heem painted six further still lifes with books while in Leiden, where he had settled in  or before 1625.

image: thekremercollection.com/art/artists/Jan-Davidsz-de-Heem/

How Do You Know You Are A Poet

I was asked how do you know you are a poet...
I answered...
and so it is...
when you find bits of paper in your pocket bearing lines
when you realize you did not take your vitamins because you forgot to eat
when you keep writing even though the pencil point is broken
when you hear words in your heart and cannot write them fast enough
when you hear the crackle of a fallen leaf and know it is a song
when you see a smile and feel the wondrous charm of joy
when you are embraced by the MUSE that refuses to let go
when you hear silence and know it is an orchestra divine
when you grasp the lint in your pocket and feel its inspiration
when you see each season by its ceaseless cycles of grace
when you find that every expression, every gesture of nature calls your attention
when you breathe and feel the miracle of life that is you
when you sigh in delight and amazement at the poem you just completed
and so it is ... you know.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Photo:
Orangetown Designates Raccioppi as Poet Laureate
Nyack-Piermont Patch

Blog Talk Radio - Rose Marie it is... On The Air...

Blog Talk Radio

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thenewwriters-talkshows/2011/05/21/rose-marie-raccioppi

Give a listen if so inclined
The Interview on the side bar be mine
A bit of Rose Marie offered this day
And in delight brought your very way
Thank You kindly for your attention
Pleased I am did I mention...


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

DRAMATIC, EMOTIONAL and POWERFUL piano song "Heartbroken"-original comp...

...and when I listen...

the sounding
the bell tolls
the spirit lilting
pulsing waves
the music the music
hands in grace
faith's crescendo
and known be
the WAY of the Heart.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Indigo Whispers

as poet laureate ever on my mind
words to record line by line
longing and love within chambers of heart
ever there be the inspired word's start
of vision and faith a line to reveal
what is known and perceived ever so real
within this soul God's grace with words told
silence with indigo whispers I to behold.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Indigo Whispers, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011

By Brush and Paint

threads of time present and past
seasons of change and memories cast
many a word to reveal
what is imagined what is real
many a page to unfold
a story a drama be told
labors and blessed fruit to bear
loving gifts of the Creator's care
a vision, a journey, with word kept known
by brush and paint, such knowing shown.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

In Celebration of National Poetry Month, April, 2011.


Composition with old books, oil painting, on board, Aurelio Bruni, http://www.touchofart.eu/en/Aurelio-Bruni/ab6-Composition-with-old-books/

Womb A Flow

haiku reflections

upon rain drenched earth
rituals of Spring quiver
mother womb a flow.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Mother Womb, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

And What Be This Poet's Plea ~ In reflection... Poet Laureate

In Reflection...

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
Robert Schumann
Composer
1810 - 1856

And what be this poet's plea
But to honor God's gifts
Be they of land, sky, ocean or sea
To know that All and One are given in grace
And in gratitude be our care, our loving embrace
Stars and galaxies, vistas of splendor and glory
Within the secrets, the miracles of Creation's story
Stardust in waves of time and space
From which our spirit we to trace
Light beholden within our heart
From where love has its primal start
Known be the fire of the Creator's flame
And we the Presence of All so named
Words to hold to the knowing of heart and soul
Reverent be our gratitude, our calling toll
And what be this poet's plea
But to honor God's gifts
Be they of land, sky, ocean or sea.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Astronomy Picture of the Day: Orion Nebula: The Hubble View, NASA.
click on image for a beautifully detailed view

Nyack-Piermont, NY Patch
http://nyack.patch.com/articles/orangetown-to-name-first-poet-laureate

Orangetown to Name First Poet Laureate

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The town is gearing up to officially name its first poet laureate. The title will be given to Rose Marie Raccioppi, a Tappan resident of 44 years. Board members are excited to have this new designation.

"I instituted the poet laureate, first in Orangetown's history, because I wanted to bring attention to the inspirational power of the written word," explained Orangetown councilman Michael Maturo. "Orangetown has great artistic influences, from Edward Hopper to Elaine Smollin, and Rose Marie Raccioppi—a published long-time Tappan resident who also serves on the Environmental Committee—was a natural choice."

In 2009, Raccioppi was awarded the title "Poet of the Year," but the honor has now grown with this new designation.

"As poet of the year, I’ve presented at a number of libraries in Orangetown and book signings," Raccioppi said. "I have an extensive history of involvement in poetry."

The job of a poet laureate is to be on hand to write poems for government events and state occasions. A poet laureate is also supposed to promote poetry.

"I've always believed that poetry is the expression of the heart, the expression of the soul," said Raccioppi.

Raccioppi has already done writing for Orangetown, both through good times and bad. She wrote poems in response to Sept. 11 that were exhibited at Orangetown Town Hall and at the Legislative Chambers of Rockland County. She has another poem permanently on display as part of the "Wall of Heroes" at the Rockland County Legislative chambers.

"When I made a whole host of presentations over the years, it has been noticed that not only was I an activist and child advocate, but I presented things in ways that really touched people's sentiments," Raccioppi said. "I was never coming from a point of anger or criticism. I was coming from a point of awareness and the need for action, the need for change, to benefit humanity and to serve children of our future generations."

In 1975, Raccioppi made her first community presentation as an activist for children with learning disabilities. Raccioppi has experience as an educator, too, in elementary school, college and administrative roles. She also created APOGEE, a learning and therapy program for children of all different levels that combines art and education. Raccioppi is a specialist in learning disabilities and has won many awards for the developments she has helped create and grow.

Still, poetry remains her chief outlet.

"Writing poetry became the deepest source of solace and healing [for me] after being diagnosed with cancer in 1983," Raccioppi explained. Since then, she has had books published with her poetry and won the International Poet of Merit in 2002, amongst many others.

"Rose Marie is thoughtful, full of life, and has the pulse of the community at large," said Town of Orangetown Supervisor Paul G. Whalen. "I admire her work on other town committees, and appreciate her advocacy on building a more eco-friendly environment for us all to share. I'm looking forward to another year of her as our poet."

For your added enjoyment...
To Each Season in Celebration - to the Eternal Spring
YouTube - Schumann: Symphony No.1 "Spring" (Bernstein) 4/4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLrfDdTxc94&playnext=1&list=PL1626CD826FB1284A&index=9