A delightfully spent Sunday in the PRESENCE of Summer...

In the PRESENCE of Summer...

the sun yet radiant in this hour nearing sunset

the air sweetly refreshing

greens yet lush and generously abundant

children's laughter faintly heard from doors away

I, in an interlude, a soulful grace of BEING

a quietude filled with the harmonies of songbirds

leaves of the dogwood glisten outside my window

sweet be the savor of the shimmering reflections

the sun holding to its supernal brilliance

strokes of gold and orange adorn the luminous setting sun

feel I a baptism of beauty

a stillness, a silence, a living peace

golden be this twilight hour

the endowments of BREATH and BEING

this a Sunday in the PRESENCE of Summer.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

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Season of C H A N G E

Season of C H A N G E ~ here in Tappan, New York

see I the beckoning utterances of Fall
the touch of amber upon leaves of the dogwood
the now shorter day, the now longer night
summer rains in libation 
summer winds that dance branch and leaves 
the warmth of the dawning day new
such be the season of change 
heed well the Calling, the Harmonies
the Aspirations, the Nurturance
the Grace, the Eternal
within the presence, within BEING
change, the constant ever in expressive call
the glory, the fire, the breath of BEING, the ALL.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York 

Dogwood, CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie, Raccioppi.

An October Moment

the gentle chill of early fall

the touch of orange and crimson

leaves rustle whispers to the soft wind

the yet green grass lush and sweetly fragrant

the bloom of flowers in gem tones

yellow sapphire, red garnet, orange carnelian

in the near distance sculptures of angels

herald they their song of praise 

cascading vines embrace the weathered wood fence

waters sounding as they fall to the pond

to the delight of the swimming koi

a walk to the garden

holding to the magic of fairy tales and stories of wonder

an interlude as the sunset hour is soon to be

an October moment reminds us of the summer that was

and the fall in all its presence of glory

in all its presence of glory.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

.. and so it is... This Ninth Day of September

September morn
Summer's soft and warm blush yet present
Hues of the season to come
The touch of golden light
A melody of Autumn's grace
Heard in whispers new.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


September Morn, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, APOGEE Vibrational Art, 2012.

Midnight Hour

warm and enfolding be this summer midnight hour
fireflies a glow in the dark depths before me
the sky above of indigo, violet and gray
towering trees silhouetted in hues of black
silence gives voice to a pervading spirit
resounding be this embracing calm
a crescendo of quietude and grace
within the silent music of the night
this heart be known
this heart be known.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

From the Depths of Night, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2012.

Time Ever Beckoning

time ever beckoning
the season 's cycle
summer's end
the autumn calls
to the warmth of the winter sun
to the light of the cresting moon
the winds blow cold
ever changing light
upon bare branch and bough
all in honor of Spring's eternal vow.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Time Ever Beckoning, Photo, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Seasons of Change

seasons of change be they ever known
by the love and praise we have shown
live as we may a metaphor sweetly sublime
the waxing and waning, the breath of light divine
the rising and setting of each day's sun
our tasks, our deeds, destiny's work done
and when we pause in reverie's embrace
each blessing to hold to its sacred place
precious be these treasured moments to share
all in the glory of God's loving care.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



Abundance Be, Photo Composite, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.
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...rain this night...

the night sky donned with thunderous rain
the warm summer air cooled and fragrant
libation's grace upon my garden green
feel I the joyful quiver of root and bloom.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Libation's Grace, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

... summer gatherings... haiku reflection...

bright smiles and laughter
such sweet savor of summer
watermelon mood.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

Watermelon Mood, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011

This Oak's Loving Gifts

outside my window... in my garden...

Know I, this Oak's loving gifts
Towering life, strength and beauty
Rooted, reaching, branching free
Know I, its splendor and its grace
Many moons, many seasons past
The fresh green budding of Spring
The full rapturous bloom of Summer
And this season present
The glorious array of Fall
Leaves donned in shades of crimson
Take to wind's wondrous flight
Bare soon both bough and branch
To hold Winter winds, snow and light.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Dedicated
in appreciation
for the care of this towering Oak
by the highly competent crew of

Sarvis Tree Service
Pearl River, New York

The Climber and the Crew

Agile and confident be his stride
Adept in his tree climbing pride
With knowing care he mounts this towering Oak tree
Trimming and cutting with a supporting crew he be
And I to enjoy in full safety and pleasure
This towering Oak I lovingly treasure.


Photo: Towering Oak at dusk, CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Late Summer Sun

The warmth of the late Summer sun I yet feel
Whispers of the changing season this day to reveal
Vibrant strokes of yellow upon birch tree leaves
Taken alight by this day's caressing breeze
A calm resolve, Summer's bloom hushed in fulfillment array
Trees, brush, fields of green, readied for the Fall parlay.

Rose Marie Raccioppi



View on the Catskill, Early Autumn (detail), Oil on canvas, 1836–1837, Thomas Cole, 1801–1848, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.


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Tenderly Onto The Shore

Sounding gentle winds
Embracing waters
Ocean waves
Tenderly onto the shore
So like the lilting memory
Of our touch
This moment
This moment of summer love.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


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At A Wood Crafted Table

At a wood crafted table
Weathered, grayed
By rain, sun and shade
The silent echoes of trees
From which it was made
A robin red breast near
Its song a knowing wise
For it too sees the tree
In its now present disguise
So still, so quiet, I to be
To keep that robin near
On the lookout by me
Robin and I, hear our song
'Tis All One in Praise
The breath of trees
And summer days.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


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Of a Summer Day

A thousand moons I do see
A thousand suns in light before me
A thousand wonders petals enfold
A thousand days of a story told
Such bloom and majesty in grand array
The resplendent perfection of a summer day.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Pink flower, Photograph, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2009

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All Known

In this late afternoon summer day sun
towering above this old oak tree
sunlight upon rustling leaves
and so the sway of shadow and light
Trunk bold and erect
giving to branches high and wide
this mighty oak of many a year
A palette of glistening and deep green
hues above me
and to the West
a sky of clear blue
All known to time and beauty

And to this late afternoon summer day sun.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


All Known, Oak Tree Canopy Photograph, Collectible Clicks©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2009
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