Rustling Leaves

rains in libation sweet yesternight

upon awakening all held in morning light

magical be the light and shadow upon the tree

when the leaves in splendor of gold jeweled be

such gems of grace Autumn lovingly does bring

listen, listen, rustling leaves in soft winds sing.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Photo: Rustling Leaves, CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2020.

In the Embrace of the Warming Sun…

The offerings of this day onto thee

Brilliant be the sun on the towering tree

Gems of color in glorious array to behold

Crimson, gold, russet, emerald, amber, Autumn’s story told 

Birds in flight, their sweet song now be heard

Known be Creation’s Love, Creation’s WORD

Fluttering leaves to blanket the ground

As above, so below,  gifts of grace be they found.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

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Of Leaves

As I step into my garden I to greet
The sounding feel of leaves below my feet
A quiet presence deep within
All calmed is the daunting din
From that mighty Oak tree ever strong and tall
This blanket of fallen leaves, gift of Fall
Amber, red, orange and colors of gold
Trees of Birch, Dogwood, mark time and a story told
Leaves alight and with winds do flee
Season of change this be Fall's decree
Warming sun, touched by the morning air
November's  gift this hour, sky so blue so fair
These gems of trees in colors bright
Behold the benediction of  Creation's light.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Photo: Collectible Clicks, Rose Marie Raccioppi, Credit: Bruno Monginoux.

A leaf, a gem, a crystal, a mineral... and so I ponder...

Could leaves be the very messengers that speak the language of rubies, emeralds, jade, citrine, peridot, tourmaline, malachite? These among the myriad of gems of Creation... All Above All Below... each leaf, each tree, to feed the Earth, to transform the Light into crowning jewels. 

A leaf, a gem, a crystal, a mineral... and so I ponder...

Photo: Collectible Clicks, Rose Marie Raccioppi, Credit: Bruno Monginoux.

Appraise Well

Appraise well this treasure of time
The endowment of days made mine
Pearls of wisdom shall there be
Golden moments of alchemy
Gems of gratitude a collection fair
Blessings priceless coins of care
Appraise well this treasure of time
Measures weighed upon a life line.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Woman Holding a Balance, Oil on canvas, 1662-63, Johannes Vermeer, 1632-1675,
National Gallery of Art, Washington
click on image for a beautifully detailed view

The painting, "Woman Holding a Balance," in its intent, its metaphor, its portrayal, in its entirety, holds deep significance for me. All that is symbolized, in her expression, in her stance, in her very state of anticipated birth, in a balance scale empty of content, the light she is bathed in, every element, every detail, every artifact shown, the subject content of the painting on the wall behind her, all resounding and heard is the voice of CHOICE itself. CHOICE - BALANCE - CHOICE - BALANCE...

Vermeer has a way of bringing concept, metaphor, beauty and light to all his considerations that become ours to know. There is such depth of spirit and intention in his artistry. This particular work reminding us of the "balance" called for between the material and spiritual values, to reflect on what we chose to "weigh." And so my poetic response, "Appraise Well."

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