The Savor of Wine ... in haiku reflections...

the savor of wine
the grape in its alchemy
a celebration.

these golden moments
joy, love, blessings, be they shared
a celebration.

a toast be it made
days of merriment divine
a celebration.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

The Savor of Wine, Image, Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

...and now... September Mood

the sun holds to its warming glow
the dusk greets the beckoning season
touched by the passions of summer's end
this moment
within heart's grace be known
ever changing ever changing September mood.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York



September Mood, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Memorial 9/11

On this day of September 11, 2011,
I am flying the American Flag in remembrance of 9/11.
Together let us pause to remember the victims,
to grieve with the families and friends of those who died,
and to honor the heroes of that day,
and each day since who have sacrificed to save lives,
protect our freedoms and hold to the promise of our country.

With prayer and blessings.


Where Does The Pain Go

Where does the pain go
When no longer can you take hold
When the fires devour hope
When the moment claims life

Where does the pain go
When man annihilates man
When terror rules reason and heart
When the unspeakable defies God’s name

Where does the pain go
When the innocence is lost
When suspicion and fear hover
When trust is betrayed

Where does the pain go
When a life is saved
When love holds a memory
When grace touches the tearful heart

Where does the pain go
When spirit and soul awaken faith
When destiny abides in God’s light
When the silence offers guidance

Where does the pain go
When determination and resolve assemble
When purpose and plan are set forth
When in the name of God, life, beauty and love are called.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

"Palette and Word ~ Artistry of Rose Marie Raccioppi" - YouTube

~Orangetown Poet Laureate~

International Recognition

Rose Marie Raccioppi, Poet Laureate, Orangetown New York, has been acclaimed internationally. A video presentation features her most recent work. "Palette and Word ~ Artistry of Rose Marie Raccioppi," was produced in the Netherlands by Josh. It has been posted to You Tube and has indeed been favorably received.

Do Enjoy the video waiting for you to view on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhCNmYfliG4&feature=email

Thank You for Watching.

"A work of art is a confession," Albert Camus, 1913-1960
... and so let my heart be known...

Much love,
Rose Marie Raccioppi

Labor Day 2011... haiku reflections...

this day of labor
bounty, abundance, harvest
the blessings of toil.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Olive Trees with Yellow Sky and Sun, 1889, Oil on canvas, Vincent Van Gogh, 1853-1890,
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Storm

the torrential rains
the strong winds
waters a flow
ocean shores, river banks
streams, creeks, ponds
waters a flow
trees and branches fall in submission
leaves in frenetic flight
the storm the storm the storm
the sounding sounding cry
the calm the calm the calm
this after night violet be the sky.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Violet Be The Sky, Image, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2011.

Astronomy Picture of the Day ~ 2011 September 2

ever constant is change
ever in flight is time
you who bear a name
known in fields other than mine
light of sun, moon and many a star
in this heart and in vista's far
You the CREATOR with loving grace
Within our soul eternity placed.


Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


Herschel Views the Milky Way
Credit: ESA, SPIRE & PACS Consortia
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html