“Tears blocking the sun of day”
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"My Journey" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
Posted in "My Journey" by Texas' Poet John J. Rigo, tagged Charity-centered poetry by McKinney Texas poet, Christianity, Death, dedicated to homeless cause in Texas, Jesus, Lord, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Religion and Spirituality, Texas, Tree of Life, Word on November 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“Homecoming” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in May you be blessed with such an Homecoming, tagged Business, Dallas, Door, friends, friendship, Lord, Military discharge, Recreation, Texas, Tree of Life, Word on November 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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The man was coming home. He set his bags to side of the door picked up a bicycle laying on the ground before entering his home. Though the door his family greeted him. His wife running up to him throwing her arms around his neck. Next to her were his two children a boy and girl about ages 6 and 7. The scene brought a choking cry in my throat in a deep realization. My life was without children of my own. I could not control the flowing tears that slide down my cheeks silently while my wife was involved in her computer. So my dear reader if your life is the man entering this door be ever so thankful for the blessings that are in your life. This is one who would trade places with you in a second.
“Cotton Fields of Clouds at Cedar Creek Lake, Texas” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, co-owner Silver Star Winery of Texas.com
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged American Legion, City council, City manager, Crandall Texas, Gun Barrel City, Gun Barrel City Texas, Texas, United States on November 14, 2013| 1 Comment »
copyright 2013 John J. Rigo: Picture taken on Northwood Shores on Cedar Creek Lake in Texas on November 14th, 2013 with a Smartphone a 9:15 a.m.
This was a beautiful morning of November 14th, 2013 at Northwood Shores in Gun Barrel City, Texas on Cedar Creek lake. The timeframe for this picture taken with my Smartphone is 9:15 a.m. The clouds reminded me of cotton fields….perhaps in heaven, that I wished to share with all of you this morning. Blessings to each and every one of you this blessed morning.
“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 Arts, Games, Lord, Online Writing, Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on November 12, 2013| Leave a 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.
“Her Name was Rachael” copyright 2013, John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Air Force, Dallas, Lord, Military, Military discharge, My childhood Bride, New York, relationships, Texas, The Children we never had, United States, Word on November 10, 2013| 1 Comment »
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"The Master Speaks of God’s Love" copyright 2008 (Revised) John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet, God's Love is unconditional a poem of a McKinney Texas poet, Poetry, texas poetry, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series on November 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“………..pointing to a star”
“The Vision” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, forthcoming poetry book “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in He watches over each of us., tagged "The Vision" A New Poem by a Texas' Poet, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A new poem by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Arts, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Lord, Online Writing, Poetry, relationships, Romance, Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest, Word on November 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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Amidst the crowd
I looked up from my thoughts
and there you were.
The smile told me
you were watching over me.
Caring for me
Loving me from afar
protecting me.
It was a flash from eternity
that allowed me this vision.
Thank you God
for not forgetting me
and continuing
to Love me.
Question? copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on November 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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"Yea Through the Grace of God Go I" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Overcoming Depression, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged Arts, God, Health, Online Writing, Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on November 2, 2013| 1 Comment »
I have been where you are
a hell of loneliness and despair.
Had I created this place in my past
as you are now
where I was once?
I ask myself what pains cross your mind
as this day of many comes to you?
Do you hunger?
Are you without sleep?
The night only brings fear for your life.
Are you without anyone who cares
where you are this day?
Are you missed?
I too have been where you are.
From ashes of the mind did thou raise me
from a pit of worldly hell.
It was not my talents of mind
nor spirit that lead me from this dark world.
It was my prayers.
You never failed to hear me
when I cried out to you.
When I tried to end this life
you spoke gently to me
asking me to be patient
and wait one more day.
One day lead to another.
Finally the sun began to shine again
in your blessings and your love for me.
Thank you Lord
for giving hope to the hopeless
as you gave to me.
Thank you Lord
for loving me when I was without love.
Yea Lord without your grace
would I now be lost.
Texas Poetry 
“Memories of Us are Few” Veterans Day 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 Air Force, Athens Texas, East Texas, Junior college, Mabank, Mabank Texas, Texas, United States on November 11, 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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