November's Story... setting, Tappan, New York...

Deep russet brown and touches of gold

This be November's story this day told

Glimmer of green

In grass be seen

As soft winds and setting light

Bring many a leaf to take to flight

Blanket of leaves cover the ground

Rustling be their special sound

'Tis a twilight moment gifted to me

This season of time from blessings BE.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Dressed in Hues...

Glowing russet and golden array

Reflections upon waters in beauty this day

Jewels of color and the grace of light

Beckoned by the call of season's flight

Dressed in hues lavish, 'tis Fall we hail

Within hearts the gift of time to prevail

As branch and bough hold to the wind

A dance there BE

Leaves of color in rustling sounds

Echo they the silence of the tree.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Photo: Joe Gartner, J&G Photography, ©2014.