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Archive for April, 2012
"The Myth of Perfection" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Poetry, tagged A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet, Poetry on April 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
"My Beloved Survivor" copyright 2009 (Possible PG13 rating) John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Overcoming Breast Cancer Twice, Poetry, tagged a two time survivor of breast cancer, An award winning Texas poet, breast cancer, chemo, McKinney Texas' Award Winning Poet, My beloved survivor, My wife overcoming cancer, newly discovered Texas Poet, Poetry, Poetry at its best in Texas, Texas' Own published poet, the pain of radiation treatments on April 27, 2012| 13 Comments »
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"If I Could Speak the Right Words" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 26, 2012| 1 Comment »
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"My Gift" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Poetry on April 25, 2012| 2 Comments »
My gift to you is neither gold or silver.
Diamonds can never hold the light of this gift.
Pearls will will never glow beyond the of this gift.
It is everlasting and eternal.
Within the gift is enclosed the song of angels.
Another part of the gift is the gentle breath of God
given in love to his creatures.
In many ways this gift has life within it
as it changes and grows.
My only valued possession of priceless value is this gift.
I give you this gift freely without restraint.
Beyond death it will always be yours.
I give thee my love my love.
"Us" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet on April 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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"Realization" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in A Poem of Memory by McKinney Poet John J. Rigo, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, Spirit-Filled Poetry, Texas' Poetry, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A Memory of my Youth, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Early poem of international poet John J. Rigo, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, texas poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who on April 24, 2012| 2 Comments »
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Multicolored lighting amidst the sound of rhythmic thunder pounded the huge hall. The laughter and droning noises had a hollow metallic sound. The human Ferris wheel was in motion around the center spoke. Quick glaces, smiles…some real other’s set in concrete faces. There was quiet desperation set in the eyes of many. Touching in passing moments of movement were soft warm bodies pressed against arms hips brushing fingertips. Out of loneliness did I seek this place a passenger on a self-made time machine. I am tired of too many futures coming to this moment. I want the warmth of my youth. Child-book romance where just the touch of a hand freezes time in its beauty. Primitive drums change tempo the words are lost to the sensation of physical self. Reality is moved to the edge of pulsating light beneath the feet of bodies in tune with the sound. Paired dancers locked in self-love unaware of each other. A checkerboard of kings and queens without mates in a game without end. Surrender whispers the voice within. A reflection on a mirrored wall looks intently at a standing figure. A misplaced look of aging shown in salt and peppered hair with growing signs of age around the eyes. The dream of youth shatters. The Guardian of Time Present leaves through the portal marked “Exit.” The dream is no more."Her Eyes Were Also Brown" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, tagged A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Her eyes were Brown too, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 23, 2012| 2 Comments »
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"Memory" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns" (Note: to be considered PG13)
Posted in Poetry, Winner of Collin County Texas Poetry Award, tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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"Early Twilight" copyright 2005 Revised John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Poetry, tagged Poetry on April 21, 2012| 2 Comments »
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“Elvis Is Still In My Heart” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, Revised, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poem, Poem About Elvis, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged 1975 Concert of Elvis, Celebrating the King Elivis on this date of August 16th 2011, Memories of Elivis, My Memories of Elvis, Poem, Poem About Elvis, Poetry, The 34th anniversary today August 16th of the death of Elvis, The Death of Elvis, The Death of Elvis on this date of August 16th, The Death of the King Elvis on this date of August 16th, Today August 16th 2011 is the 34th anniversary of the Death of Elvis on April 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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