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"Words Upon My Stone" excerpt from "Roses Amidst Thorns" copyright 2005 by John J. Rigo

Posted in Poetry, tagged , , , , , , , on May 31, 2013| 1 Comment »

 
 
Arlington

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Someone asked me once
what I wanted to be
when I finally grew up.
 
I said to them, “Let me be a poet
with words that are never forgotten
in my journey of life.
 
Let my journey be one of joy
discovered in sorrow
to all of those who read my words.
 
When death finally enters my door
a special note upon my stone
I request be placed in memory of me
upon an earth that I visited
for a short time.
 
Let the words in simple chiseled letters
read thusly, ‘He was not a simple man
for God did not make him so.
He only wanted to be simply known
as a poet.'”
 
 
 
 
 

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“I Believe In America” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 29, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 
 

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I believe in America.
Land where my heart lives.
It is a land of accomplished dreams.
A land of courage.
A land that accepts all comers.
A land that gives hope to us all.
 
America overcomes all those who attempt
to bring evil to her shores.
America is the beacon of freedom to the world.
 
America is my land.
America is my home.
Keep America strong.
Impeach Obama.
 
If you do not love
America
please leave her.
 

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“Realization II” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in The Realities of Old Age, tagged , , , , , , on May 28, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 

Proposed Book Jacket for upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” by John J. Rigo

It was a like a double slap to my soul
when the full realization came to me this morning.
The best parts of my life are behind me.
It was now the reality
it was all downhill now.
  
From this point
it will be the aging process taking  its toll.
Sickness, pain, grieve, sorrow will be common daily friends.
Many medical professionals will call this a state of depression
while I consider that one should be mature to stand up to a reality check.
 
The greatest gift that I can hope to maintain
is the gift of my memory of time in recalling my life.
The times that I felt I was truly loved.
Loved to a depth beyond just words.
It seem the word “Love” is carelessly used by many.
 
I have found myself in a place
that the greatest peace comes to me
when I am totally alone with my God.
Speaking with Him
as my closest friend
brings me great comfort.
 
There has been more disappointments in my life
with those who claim to be “Men of God.”
I now look at my experiences with organized religion
as another form of cosmic joke on humans.
 
It is all about buildings and the ego’s of their care-takers. 
A mistaken belief drilled into the minds of individuals
that our God awaits in some ego-centered church structure.
Nothing could be further from truth in our Loving Lord’s plans for us.
 
I have now come to the realization that organized religion’s goal
is to separate us from our loving bond with God.
Churches are places of the world
not places in time and space
that strengthens our relationship with God.
 
I pray each day
for more wisdom to know my Lord.
I now know that blessed wisdom
lies within my own being.
 
At this point in my life
I must take more time to listen
to the whispered words of my best friend
and companion.
That spirit……….
…………. is…. my Lord and God. 

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“Memories of Us are Few” Memorial Day in May 2013, copyright 2013, John J. Rigo, Texas Commentator

Posted in A Texas' Commentary, After Veterans Day 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County Texas, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 26, 2013| 1 Comment »

John J. Rigo’s name on the Veterans War Memorial in Mabank, Texas

John J. Rigo’s name on Veterans War Memorial in Mabank, Texas

As a senior, I know there is not unlimited time in my life to be in this world.  I believe we all want to leave some part of us in the world.  Something beside a tomb stone in a forgotten grave yard some place.  Perhaps the kind of grave yard where the tomb stone lays flat on the ground.  A place where machines run across huge expanses of tomb stones while mowing.

I am proud to say, there is a place marked for me.  It is a memorial of beauty in an East Texas town of Mabank, Texas.  The memorial is a salute to perhaps, some of the happinest days of my life.  It was my four years of active duty in the Air Force.  Knowing that this place exists where my name is among those who have served our country with honor, brings me a truly wonderful peace. 

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“It Is A Given” copyright 2013 John J. RIgo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on May 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Courtesy of thefallenknight.com "I have become a weary knight tired of battle."

Courtesy of thefallenknight.com
“I have become a weary knight tired of battle.”

 
It is a given in life
people in general
if given enough time
will disappoint you.
 
Every day
it happens in love
it happens in friendships
the hurt of a broken promise
the disappointment of a thoughtless act.
 
There seems to be more of these misdeeds
in this day and age of 2013.
I am not sure if it is something in the food.
Perhaps in the water we are drinking.
 
I find myself getting disgusted
with people as a whole.
I am having less of a desire to share.
 
One thing is for sure
Heaven will not be
a crowded place.
 
 
 
 

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“Realization III” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Living a Life without Love, tagged , , , , , , , on May 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 
 

“Bring Love and Joy to my World.” Courtesy of bringlaughter.com

It was the weight of a huge boulder upon my heart
crushing the very soul of my spirit from my body.
It was the realization that I was not loved.
 
Without Love in our lives
we are just walking pieces of flesh
without joy
without laughter
without peace.
 
my mind reached back
to memories of when I was loved.
Wrapped in these thoughts
I was able to regain my breath
I pulled death away from my body.
 
I will await another day
with a joy of anticipation
that my future bride 
awaits me
in the future
before me.
  
This hope gives me
strength to face
another day
without the love
I so desperately need
in my life.   

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"Dreams of Revelations" copyright 2009, John J. Rigo, A lost poem recovered that will be found in upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , on May 22, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 
 
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I awoke this morning,
with the warmth, taste, and smell of my dreams,
still lingering upon my body.
My lips were still moving in formed words,
of forgiveness, on my part,
with a request for forgiveness of those,
whose warmth I felt upon me.
 
I awoke with a joy,
and a sadness,
beyond words to describe.
I felt the need to tell of this dream,
this past night.
 
It was a dream of forgiveness,
forgiveness of the past.
A rejoining of old loves,
long gone from today,
but not forgotten.
The joy of reuniting was pure,
and without hurt.
The embraces were real.
The words of happiness real.
 
There was no bitterness,
other than the sweetness of memories from the past.
We had long forgiven each other,
for our past hurts.
Hurts rendered,
by our own lacking of thought.
 
The joy of the moment,
was all that was important.
I fought to hold on to those moments.
I did not want to let them go.
Moments of love, happiness,
revisited from days past.
 
Is this what love and happiness is all about,
in its reincarnation from the past?
Is this what the past-over in death,
to another life, is all about?
 
A new life with forgiveness,
behind us, and only joy before us?
If it is so, then I face death with hope and joy.
No longer will I have,
the dark fear that use to follow me.
 
Thank you Lord,
for giving me insight this day,
from the visits of my night.
I face this new day,
seeking new signs,
of my Lord’s Love for me. 
 
 
 
 
    

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“I Think of You More Than Ever” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on May 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »

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I think of you more than ever.
Yesterday was a bad day in my life.
I clung desperatedly to memories of you.
 
I remembered in deep detail
our first real time together
when we first kissed.
 
O how I prayed to be returned
to that moment in my life.
Truly knowing what I know now.
We would be together today.
 
Perhaps second chances
are the gifts of our afterlife.
If after death
my fondest wish
is granted by my Lord.
 
Let that moment return
with me in your arms again.
Let my lips return to that
moment that my lips met yours.
At last a chance
to make my life
right again. 

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“Often I Think of You” copyright 2005 (Revised), John J. Rigo, “Rainbows Amidst Storms” Book II of the Amidst Series of Poetry Books

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on May 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 
 
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Often I think of you
in the time of our youth
when it was just us.
 
Sunshine glowed when we were together.
The grief of our former lives made us a pair.
Then our lives were simpler.
Filled with few things
but rich in much love.
 
Sometimes I wonder if you think of me on occasion.
Did you put aside as I have
the separation of our love
the anger
the hurt
that we both suffered?
 
Beauty is in those memories.
The thoughts of us at that time
are sweeter and more beautiful
when they cross my mind.
 
In daydreams of simpler times
my thoughts question where you are now.
Did you find happiness?
Did you have the children
that we never had?
 
Although many years have passed
I sent to you my love from a former time
with blessings for your happiness.
 
I also send my wish and hope
that in the eternity to come
we will meet as loving friends.
Until then
often will I think of you.
 
 

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“I Will Never Be Loved Like That Again” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , on May 14, 2013| 1 Comment »

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The realization brought a choking to my throat.
My eyes swelled in tears.
The realization came to me fully
that I will never be loved like that again.
 
The youthful memory of having a woman look at me like that again.
The reflection of a hero in her eyes.
Reflected also in the shining armor of a knight.
 
Ah sweet memories
if only the taste of those kisses
could return again,
would I know again
the joy of love.
 
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