As the Sun sets this Sunday... Of BEING...

Of BEING

     Sparks of soul have lit aflame

          Fires of passions unbridled

               Visions of light and enchanted being

                    Sounds of savor sing spirit’s call

                        This moment eternal breath abides

                            The quest in the clutches of grace

                                The knowing in the domain of beauty

                                    The blessings in words of divinity

                                        The freedom as destiny in fulfillment

                                             The feel of BEING 

                                                  Of BEING

                                                       Of BEING

                                                             Of BEING.

                                           

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Chinese New Year - The Year Of The Tiger

To All of TIGER Birth

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, which commences on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011. The Tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and it is a sign of bravery. This courageous and fiery fighter is admired by the ancient Chinese as the sign that keeps away the three main tragedies of a household. These are fire, thieves and ghosts.

Tigers are physically powerful, gracious, independent and brave, they are extremely bold animals. They are friendly and loving. The Tiger has an overpowering attraction and is very kind and always takes on the character as protector. The Tiger flourishes by power and attention and takes advantage of all circumstances it gets itself into. The Tiger is a natural leader and loves to be the center of attention. As a rebel it goes up against authority and speaks out about wrongs in society, and willingly puts up objections.

Just as how their counterparts in the jungle are impulsive, so too are individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Tiger. When people think of tigers, it is their vigor and power that comes to mind first. But it has also been noted that tigers are known to share and are unselfish animals. The reason people admire the tiger is due to the fact that they are ferocious and domineering on the outside, but they are just as noble and distinguished on the inside. These are the same personality attributes that persons will have who are born in the Year of the Tiger.

People that are born in the Year of the Tiger are generally well liked because of their charismatic personalities. A Tiger is always at their happiest when they endeavor to climb the ladder of success. Attaining the top spot is of foremost purpose; being in a position of power is the ultimate goal. They are quick learners, need to be challenged and often prefer to work alone. Anyone that is born in the Year of the Tiger is usually straightforward and outgoing by nature. They will never give up no matter how challenged they may become. Never lose sight of the fact that Tigers are smart and instinctive.

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And so I of TIGER Birth
live my days in fulfillment of the calling of the stars
in gratitude for my moment of birth
in celebration of days gifted
in awe of the wondrous.

Rose Marie Raccioppi