“The Lord Defeats my Enemies Thru Michael who brings Death and Destruction to their doors…..Bless the Lord’s name, be in awe in the power of his angel.”
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“In The End, Evil Defeats Itself” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Overcoming Evil Curses from Past Relationships, Overcoming Evil in One's Life, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "In The End Evil Defeats Itself" a new poem by internation poet John J. Rigo, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, My enemies have been defeated, Poetry, Political Poetry, The Lord protects me from my enemies, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
"The Song of the Bottle" copyright 2008, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in God is Everywhere, God's Gifts are found in Unexpected Places, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A McKinney Poet, 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, Beer, Collecting, Food, Glass bottle, God, His Gifts to Me (Heart of God Devotional Series), Lord, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Recreation, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“It was a simple glass bottle……..”
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- “Seek Not, Confirmation of Your Dreams” copyright 2013, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” (spiritfilledpoetry.wordpress.com)
“Rejoice In Overcoming Evil” (Revised) copyright 2014 John J. Rigo, “The Master Series” in upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Destroying Evil that attempts to enter one's life, Evil Abounds on the Internet, It is the Spring Selling Season for Homes; Con men on the net abound, Poem Number Eight of the Master Series of Poetry Works, Rejoicing in Overcoming Evil, tagged a binding of hearts, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A Special Series of Poems by John J. Rigo, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Con men abound in the spring selling season on the internet, Con men on the internet, Rejoice in Evil being Overcome, The Master Series of Poems, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who on April 21, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“Many claim to be God-fearing and loving” when truly they are but Evil in the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. Rejoice in Evil being overcome in your life by the Love of Jesus and the Father.
"If I Were God" (Easter Poem #2) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in A God Poem, Easter Poem #2 by John J. Rigo, tagged A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Poem by John J. Rigo featuring one of his original paintings., A Published McKinney Texas Poet, Another Easter Poem by McKinney Texas' Poet John J. Rigo, Poem, Poem "If I Were God" by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, poem about God, Poetry on April 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
1959 Painting by John J. Rigo, Titled, “Mother’s Sorrow”
"It Is Done" (A Easter Poem) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo from poetry book, "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in A Poem regarding the opening of the gates of heaven, An Easter Poem by John J. Rigo, Uncategorized, tagged A McKinney Texas' Poet, A Painting by John J. Rigo of Jesus on the Cross., An Easter Poem, Easter, God's Love for Us: Is Never Finished, Texas' Poet, The gates of Heaven are open on Easter, Winner of Collin County Poetry Award on April 18, 2014| 1 Comment »
1959 Painting by John J. Rigo, titled, “Mother’s Sorrow.”
"I Seek Not" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
Posted in A Poem from second published book by John J. Rigo, tagged A "Freshly Pressed" suggestion, A Candidate for "Freshly Pressed", A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, I seek not, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Courtesy of Google search. Author unknown.
“East Texas: No Place for a Tenderfoot” copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, Texas’ Commentator
Posted in Eustace Texas is no place for a "Tenderfoot", tagged East Texas not what it use to be, Texas country life a reality check, The Country no place for a tenderfoot, The Country not what it use to be, The realities of country life on April 17, 2014| 1 Comment »
“A Red Glass of Wine” by John J. Rigo, Texas’ Poet
Stewart-Rigo Winery
Stewart-Rigo Farm and Ranch of Texas
New Sign for “Stewart-Rigo Winery” formerly “Silver Star Winery of Texas” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo
Linda, my wife, my precious Gift!
In our retirement almost a year and a half ago, my wife and I were excited to find a beautiful home on thirty acres in Eustace, Texas. My wife was the oldest of six on a two hundred acre farm in Celina, Texas, in her youth. Her Father was a true farmer, in the sense of what a farmer was about. Her memories from her childhood was neighbors were true neighbors in those day, in helping each other. In our new home in Eustace, which will be the home of our on going vineyard, we have found that is far from the realities of life in the country.
As a rule, we have found country folks standoffish, isolated and as the old saying goes, “They would not give a nickel to see a piss ant eat a bale of hay.” The worse thing we have found as new farm owners in East Texas, we are considered a “Mark-of-Sorts.” Every contractor we have come across are out there basically is out to “take you.” Of course in the year and half, we have been blessed with a few bright spots in meeting locals that a “just good decent folks.” Unfortunately that has been rare, and not the rule of thumb.
We are blessed in holding our own, especially with 45 years experience in sales training and management on my part, and my wife, who is a retired State Farm Insurance Agent of 28 years of service to her former customers. In other words, when it comes to figuring out folks for what they really are, in most cases, we did not “fall off a watermelon truck.”
Over the last year, my wife who holds a BS degree, has been a full-time student in AG courses in the local college in Athens, beside over halfway thru a vineyard course thru the University of Davis out of California. We actually know what we are doing!
If you are planning on buying a small farm in your retirement and go back to the soil, be prepared to deal with every con man and “user” that can be found in country life. It is not the road that the old movies came from…..it is a tough road to accomplish a life’s dream.
Question? copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Has Your Journey been the same as mine?, How we fool ourselves when it comes to "Friends.", 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, Is my Journey also yours?, 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 April 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“The Gift of a Stranger’s Smile” (Revised) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in A Poem that asked the question: Are there Angels on the Earth?, Are There Angels on the Earth?, Are there Angels on the Earth? A question from a Texas' Poet, Dedicated to Patti and Bill Lol, Do Angels Visit the Earth?, Poetry, Poetry From McKinney Texas, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, Texas' Poetry, tagged A Poem about Angels?, Angels on the Earth?, Are there Angels on the Earth?, CrunchBase, IBook, iPad, IPhone, IPod Touch, ITunes, Poetry, Texas on April 16, 2014| 5 Comments »
Courtesy AngelsByEve.com
It was one of those days that nothing seemed to be going right.
My mind filled with racing thoughts
going different ways
Questions, questions with seemly no answers
as I pushed through the crowd
of wherever I was going.
Suddenly in my own world
I looked up
and there you were
passing me ever so quickly.
The smile that you gave me took my breath away.
A stranger’s smile in a maddening world.
There was such kindness in that smile of yours.
The warmest of feelings overcame me.
Peace and Joy was brought to my racing heart.
Long after you were gone
I tried to remember
what you looked like.
Were your eyes Blue or Brown?
All that remained in my mind’s eye
was the memory of that very special and endearing smile.
A smile that brought a smile to my own lips.
With a nod of my head
I gave thanks and appreciation
for this gift from a stranger.
Long after this time
a strange thought came to my mind.
Could angels be walking this earth
to remind each of us
that love can be
the gift of the day?
“Re-Run” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Passion Never Dies, Remembering the Passion of Youth, Silver-headed men never Die, The Flame of Youth Never Dies in Elder men, tagged Airline, Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas, God, Lord, Old Men are still young men in mind, Passion, Poem, Poetry, relationships, Remembering our Youth., Texas, The Flame of Passion never dies, United States, Wisdom and Youth on April 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Courtesy of the special collection of the University of Washington
Texas Poetry 