Of a Summer Night

Of a Summer Night

entrancing be this rhythmic sounding
the night in its captivating calls
crickets in mystical orchestration
the air still and alluringly warm
seductive be this darkened vista
bewitching light of the brilliant moon
corona of jeweled tones luminous
this the rapture of a summer night.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

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Moon Light

brilliant be the full moon light

an indigo melody fills the night

the depths of darkness graced they be

by the light that calls to hearts and sea

tides and souls in cresting splendor

to this majesty of grace I surrender.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York