Magenta Mood

A magenta mood
Glade of colors luminous
Heart's pulsing passion.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Magenta, one of the first aniline dyes,
was discovered shortly after the Battle of Magenta, 1859, in northern Italy.
The color is named after the battle, alluding to the blood shed in the battle.
When painting this piece I felt I was taken back to that battle.

From Shadows, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi, http://www.apogeeart.com


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Silence

Silence
I in
Quietude
and the
Resounding
Glory of God.


ALL is heard when Silence speaks.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Quietude, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi, http://www.apogeeart.com

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Baskets Brimming

Baskets brimming now sit before you
Cranberries of such brilliant red hue
Wash and sort and place in a deep pot
Add orange juice, a bit of water, not a lot
Cook slowly and for that added touch
Maple syrup for sweetness, not too much
Cinnamon a sprinkle or two or three
Such sumptuous savor does surely please me
Thick and chunky a most delicious preparation
Cranberry sauce, a yesterday, a now, in celebration.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Cranberries, Photo, Dayna McIsaac.



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Brilliant Full Moon

Brilliant full moon
And light
begets
this darkness of night
Brilliant full moon
And passions
real
take flight.

Rose Marie Raccioppi



Moon, Photograph, CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2009.



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A Bit of Mama's Pride

The apple rests in the palm of my hand
Here I hold the bounty of God's command
Quartered, peeled and cut in preparation
Applesauce to be the transformation
Maple syrup for that hearty sweet touch
Cinnamon stick, lemon juice not too much
Plumb raisins for added texture and flavor
Cook and stir, oh such aroma to savor
Applesauce made with love and set aside
Jars to hold delight and a bit of Mama's pride.

Rose Marie Raccioppi



Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses, Oil on Canvas, 1890, Paul Cezanne, 1839-1906.

For a delightful illustrated story for children featuring this work of art
"Cezanne's Astonishing Apples"
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/cezannes_apples/apple.html



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Charity (La Charite)

The quest of life to unfold
Beyond the call of coins gold
Charity ever the heart's treasure
Known be its gift beyond all measure
WISDOM and GOD'S loving command
Devotion with TRUTH'S guiding hand.

Rose Marie Raaccioppi


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La Charite (Charity), Oil on canvas, 1878, William Adolphe Bouguereau, 1825-1905.


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All Saints' Day (Le jour des morts)

All Saints' Day (Le jour des morts) 1859, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1825-1905.


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"All Saints' Day, in the Roman Catholic Church officially the Solemnity of All Saints and also called All Hallows or Hallowmas, often shortened to All Saints, is a solemnity celebrated on November 1, in Western Christianity, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Christianity in honor of all the saints, known and unknown. In terms of Western Christian theology, the day commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven."

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