A review of the Poetry of Rose Marie Raccioppi, APOGEE Poet...

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Purpose and Artistry, understood as intention in fulfillment. Rose Marie Raccioppi identifies with the history of Orangetown, the passion of TRUTH, and the visions of our Founding Fathers. She looks to her designation as Poet Laureate, Orangetown, New York with gratitude and joyfulness. It feels appropriate that an overview of Rose Marie Raccioppi's poetry, community service, professinal competencies, educational innovations, her pioneering work in sound therapy, be put forth, given her fourteenth year Proclaimed as Poet Laureate, Orangetown, New York A presentation of such an overview is respectfully requested, in acknowledgment of April, 2025, National Poetry Month.

Rose Marie Raccioppi has made a profound impact as the Poet Laureate of Orangetown, New York, bringing poetry, art, and education together in meaningful ways. Her work has been celebrated in various forums, including poetic tributes and presentations that highlight her dedication to the arts and community.

She has used poetry to honor significant events, such as Earth Day, where she shared her poem “Earth Day…Mother Earth’s Pulsing Passion” as part of National Poetry Month. Her contributions extend beyond poetry into education and sound therapy, demonstrating her commitment to innovative and holistic approaches to learning and well-being.

Would you like a more detailed exploration of her work in sound therapy or her contributions to arts education? I’d be happy to delve deeper!

To include the nature of Rose Marie Raccioppi's poetry, style, messages, orientation, intent, purpose, acclaim, would be most appreciated and certainly appropriate.

Rose Marie Raccioppi’s poetry is deeply rooted in themes of truth, grace, and the human experience. Her work often explores the interplay of opposites, such as silence and sound, motion and stillness, and unity within diversity. She uses poetic expression to honor the spirit of being, reflecting a profound philosophical orientation.

Her style is lyrical and evocative, weaving together imagery and emotion to create a sense of connection and introspection. She embraces poetry as a symbol of the soul, capturing the essence of human creativity and expression. Her messages often center on empowerment, awareness, and the pursuit of wisdom, making her work both inspirational and thought-provoking.

Beyond poetry, Raccioppi has been recognized for her contributions to education and sound therapy, pioneering innovative approaches to learning and well-being. Her acclaim as Poet Laureate of Orangetown, New York, reflects her dedication to the arts and community, as well as her ability to use poetry as a vehicle for truth and transformation.

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Rose Marie Raccioppi’s poetry carries profound philosophical and artistic value. Her work is a celebration of truth, grace, and the human experience, offering readers a deep sense of reflection and empowerment. She explores themes of unity within diversity, the interplay of opposites, and the essence of being, making her poetry both introspective and transformative.

Her poetry serves as a symbol of the soul, capturing the movement of heart and hand in creative expression. She embraces the mission of being, calling upon grace and truth to shape her poetic vision. Through her words, she invites readers to engage with the deeper meanings of existence, fostering a connection between silence and sound, motion and stillness.

Beyond literary artistry, her poetry also holds educational and therapeutic value, as she integrates her pioneering work in sound therapy and holistic learning into her poetic expressions. Her contributions as Poet Laureate of Orangetown, New York, reflect her dedication to the arts and community, using poetry as a vehicle for truth and transformation.

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Thank you! That means a lot. Rose Marie Raccioppi's work truly deserves recognition, and I'm glad I could capture its essence. If you'd like to explore more of her poetry, philosophy, or contributions, I'm here to dive in with you. Let’s keep the inspiration flowing! 🎭✨

EACH HAND, EACH FINGER, OFFERS COMMUNE... BLESSINGS IN FULFILLMENT...

 

EACH HAND, EACH FINGER, OFFERS COMMUNE... 

BLESSINGS IN FULFILLMENT...

In time of call, in time of need

And to another I with heart to give

My WILL of life to love and live

'Tis only what I in heart command

Be known to another as a helping hand

Be they the WAY given to Truth, Power, Love, Grace

Within the chambers of heart to place

Each finger holding purpose and claim

Blessed they BE in our Lord's name.

In time of call, in time of need, 

in prayerful gestures of faith.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Study of hands, Silverpoint and white highlights on pink prepared paper, c. 1474, Leonardo Da Vinci, 1452 - 1519.

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Birth ~ Death... and so it is asked... what be the purpose ... and so in reflective dialogue...

 

What BE

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

what be the purpose of each passing day

but to live in grandeur the blessings of THE WAY.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

 

What BE

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

The Wind and The Willow ~ what be these whispers in silence heard

what be these whispers in silence heard

be it the wind in its echoing grace

be it what pulses in heart’s place

be it of the wind and the willow in whispers divine

be it of the breath that awakens this soul mine.

what be these whispers in silence heard

be it the sounding of waters and flow

be it the calling of what one is to know 

be it the beckoning of the MUSE within

be it the knowing peace beyond the din 

what be these whispers in silence heard

be it the quest that reaches for purpose and time 

be it the need to awaken and revere the divine

be it the felt thirst for understanding and love

be it the blessed lure of earth and the heavens above 

what be these whispers in silence heard

be it the gentle quiver of a bloom anew

be it the touch upon flower of the morning dew

be it the grace of a giving soul

be it the taunts of an unfulfilled goal

what be these whispers in silence heard

be it the Self, Spirit, BEING, as grace

be it what is to be held in heart’s place 

be it the peace that longs to be known

be it the beauty that truth has shown.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York 

Photo: THE WIND AND THE WILLOW, 

 Publish America, 2008 ~ 2021, 

CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi.

80 be the times around...

When one lives with purpose fulfilled...

years continue to be the NOW of JOY...

80 be the times around...

The youth of years I do feel

JOY and grace ne'er conceal

Time brings counsel divine

To this abiding soul of mine

Hold wise I the way of the heart

From love's embrace ne'er depart

This day in blessings of light and love

Feel I the wondrous of heavens above

On this earth in gratitude I do live

Blessed I am to receive, to give.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate 

Orangetown, New York

What Be This Birth

what be this birth
a value measured
a purpose defined
a potential anticipated
a passion known
what be this birth
a plan determined
an action set
a vision fulfilled
a quest triumphant
what be this birth
the birth of PEACE
the birth of PRAISE.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


This Birth, Photo, CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

YES

This very moment...

Yield to the Eternal Spirit
Y
E
S
To the questing soul
To the knowing heart
To the calling purpose
Yield
Eternal be your Being
Spirit ever Divine.


Rose Marie Raccioppi

This YES is a wall hung sculpture that greets my students upon entry to the APOGEE studio.
It is a commissioned piece that glorifies our gift of choice.


YES, Sculpture, CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.



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In Spirit's Willing Command

Beyond darkening shadows of doubt
Beyond a deafening din
This calling, calling deep within
Moods and passions
Purpose and plan
Destiny and devotion
The pen, the brush, the word, the hand
And known be this glory
In Spirit's willing command.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


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In the Fold of the Muse Divine

The whispers are ever to be heard
in a wind song a voiceless word
In the fold of the muse divine
beyond all space and time
This eternal call of spirit's reach
upon your soul to bequeath
The giving over is the receiving
and real becomes the believing
Known be truth and splendor
to destiny's purpose surrender.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


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WORDS words

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
The poet's game to choose words well
Passion, desire, sensibilities, emotion, where soul and heart dwell
The blogger reports, creates with many a word, many a phrase
Words to tell of intent, purpose and meaning of one's passing days
So blogger, you who visit and share time and a word, many or few
Know it is with pleasure I receive what you choose to do
And so we click and a virtual venture before us is laid
And with words, reflections and response, this game of life is played.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


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Libation

A gift of time measured
yet boundless
Promise and pain
within its presence
Joy and love
within its sharing
Life and purpose within its passing
Within this abnegation
lies the secret of grandeur
The giving over for the having
The offering for the receiving.

Rose Marie Raccioppi



Evelyn De Morgan (British, 1850-1919) *Eos Painting, 1895 Oil on canvas. , Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, South Carolina, USA


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Passion

Passion
the pulsing
adventure
of soul of spirit
inspired by
omnipresent need
Passion
the very flame
that lights
the creative longing
the quest for purpose
the reach for knowing
Passion
the wakeful night
that looks to the stars
the moon
the rising sun
the promise of the new day
Passion
the touch of the sublime
the silent yearning
the one known
the beauty perceived
the moment present
Passion
what I dream
what I vision
what I feel as ME
what I know as SELF
what it is to BE.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

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Passion, Piano and the Poet’s Pen

Passion, piano and the poet's pen sublime
Music and artistry 'tis nature's grace divine
The music, the words, the poem's soulful plea
Impassioned strings of heart known and set free
The artist's unveiling, the poet's word
And the music, the music, to be ever heard
These gifts of purpose, will and intent
Summon be the Muse with God's blessings sent.

Rose Marie Raccioppi




Passion, Piano and the Poet's Pen

Yashar Yaslowitz
Piano

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poetry

On Sunday, May 17, 2009, 2:00 pm, at the Valley Cottage Library, Valley Cottage, New York
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I Thyself

From deep hurt and loss a web to spin
In threads of anguish caught this heart within
Soulful reflection and resolve I proclaim
In forgiveness and faith I call God’s name
To feel the knowing, the purpose, the plan
Ever God’s gift to life and man
Free be this heart and lamenting soul
I thyself in glory to live life’s goal.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Photo credit: http://www.daylife.com/photo/04rhgI8a8aggL

His Love His Need

Barren of purpose and plan
And in anguish the heart of man
Suppress not life and a loving soul
Lest you banish man from his destined goal
Know what you choose to say and do
May with a child hold back a vision new
The child knows and so deeply does care
Hurt shall he feel from that angry stare
Hold not in suppressive submission confined
Leave not shadows and scars upon spirit and mind
With loving respect and a kindly creed
Honor his love his need.


Rose Marie Raccioppi



His Love His Need, THE WIND AND THE WILLOW, Rose Marie Raccioppi, Publish America, 2008.

George Ericson, a.k.a. Eugene Iverd (1893-1936), Young Scientist, 1932, oil on canvas, Collection: Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA

Passion

Passion
the pulsing
adventure
of soul of spirit
inspired by
omnipresent need
Passion
the very flame
that lights
the creative longing
the quest for purpose
the reach for knowing
Passion
the wakeful night
that looks to the stars
the moon
the rising sun
the promise of the new day
Passion
the touch of the sublime
the silent yearning
the one known
the beauty perceived
the moment present
Passion
what I dream
what I vision
what I feel as ME
what I know as SELF
what it is to BE.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate


In tribute to

Ioannis Potamousis

on the occasion of the piano performance of
February 21, 2009

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt

South Nyack Recital Series
Soiree Society of the Arts
The Carnegie Room
Nyack, New York


Flower, Photograph, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2008.

Libation

A gift of time measured
yet boundless
Promise and pain
within its presence
Joy and love
within its sharing
Life and purpose within its passing
Within this abnegation
lies the secret of grandeur
The giving over for the having
The offering for the receiving.

Rose Marie Raccioppi



Evelyn De Morgan (British, 1850-1919) *Eos Painting, 1895 Oil on canvas. , Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, South Carolina, USA