...this very midnight hour...Swept By The Winds

awakened by the winds and the chimes that sing
chilled by the cold this night does bring
snow in mounds yet pure, untouched and white
swept by the winds in swirling flight
winter's call known and heed I it well
each snow crystal to sparkle and beauty to dwell.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Swept By The Winds, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

This December Night

Haiku Reflection

winter indigo
winds carry the snow adrift
this December night,

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Snow Drift, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

Born Anew

Let us REJOICE,
our song, our devotion in PRAISE,
the LIGHT born anew.


Magi, Oil, 1915, Henry Siddons Mowbray, 1858-1928.

Lunar Light ~ Awakened

awakened to the stillness
two hours past the midnight hour
the silence of the yet dark early morning
awakened to the lunar light of the winter solstice
pulsing corona
embracing hues of crystalline gray, blue and violet
drawn I to this orb of luminous lure
awakened to the soft feel of the cold wind upon my face
to the journey of clouds
to the fullness of the shedding light
the towering oak casts a shadow
quiver it does upon the garden walk
and I in shadow cast
awakened
awakened.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Lunar Light, Photo: CAR, Collectible Clicks, ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

The Wind and the Willow ~ a gift for giving...

The Wind and the Willow
a book of original poetry

Special Announcement:
THE WIND AND THE WILLOW
Now available directly from Publish America.
Click on title, place title or my name in search bar of Publish America Entry Page.
Thank you for your order.
ENJOY!

Also available with online booksellers.
Barnes and Noble: order link:
The Wind and the Willow, Rose Marie Raccioppi, (9781604744545)
Paperback - Barnes & Noble
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A gift to self or another

Anyone who decides to purchase, The Wind and the Willow, I extend this offering:
Select a poem from, "The Wind and the Willow," that you are particularly drawn to,
inform me of such, and I will send on to you a signed copy
of that chosen poem suitable for framing.

Thank You for your Order.

A Guest Poet and Artist ~ seven year old Grace presents Blue Jay Angel

Blue Jay Angel

A flower
A bird
An angel of heart
With magical beauty
A creation has its start
Wings of feathers
And touched with love
By all of God’s grace
Here and above.

Grace Page Boyle
7 years of age
December 18, 2010

Image, Blue Jay Angel, Pen and Ink, ©Grace Page Boyle, 2010.

an added word
Grace loves, flowers, birds and angels.
She created Blue Jay Angel to express her love for these beautiful gifts of Creation.
This will be one of her Christmas gifts to her mother.
Thank You Grace for sharing your love.

Blossom Of My Soul

flower of my mind
petal of my heart
blossom of my soul
this flowing grace of spirit
dance I in its caressing love
sing I in its chorus of devotion
silent and resounding be its passion
lilting be its gentle fervor
flower of my mind
petal of my heart
blossom of my soul.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Blossom Of My Soul, Image: ©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.