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“I Will Never Be Loved Like That Again” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Recalling Past Love a poem by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Arts, Games, Lord, Online Writing, Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on May 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Cover of first published poetry book “Roses Amidst Thorns” 2005 by John J. Rigo
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.
“Love Thyself” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, Upcoming Poetry Book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Learning about Loving oneself, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "Love Thyself", a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, 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, An Observation by a Texas' Poet, Learning to Love Yourself, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on May 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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"The Old McKinney Square Is Gone" copyright 2008 (Revised) John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in McKinney Texas has changed since 1970, Uncategorized, tagged Antique, Brownstone, Forgiveness, Harlem, Lord, McKinney Texas, New York City, Recreation, Shopping, United States on May 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
1927 Collin County Courthouse, McKinney Texas Historical Marker (Photo credit: fables98)
that I found as a young man in 1970. My background was of one born in New York City. I had no trinkets or heirlooms from my past. Old decaying Brownstones in Harlem had no such things especially from the poor family of an iron and steel worker. I discovered the joy of collecting antiques on the Old McKinney Square in those days. The collecting became a passion for me as I called each antique a precious find. There was a magic in those crowded dusty shelves packed with hidden mystery. Each shop owner each dealer became first name friends with a smile and greeting as I searched a part of each day. It was about 2001 that my quests were no more for you see I ran out of space for those treasures. Today in another April in 2013 added to my life. I decided to again visit my Old McKinney Square. The warm friendly faces that I once knew where gone into the dusty trail of time. The crowded shelves of discovery were no more. The store fronts were new. Their new chic names in Gold letters on them. The antiques were new made to look old. They lacked a certain warmth and history in their shiny new look. My heart filled with sadness for I then realized I too would soon be gone. The Old McKinney Square is gone never remembered but forgotten. All my sweet memories of joys past will also be gone into the eternal sunset.
“A Pending Storm” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo, Upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in A pending storm is coming upon our Nation, tagged darkness over our nation, Impeach Obama, Mistruths in the halls of leadership, Obama, Our only Hope Impeachment, President of the U. S., Save our country Impeach Obama on May 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“Pending Storm” copyright 2014 by John J. Rigo. Taken at Northwood Shores on Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas at 5:47 P.M. on May 12th, 2014
“Twilight: The Beginning of the Eternal Journey” copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in A New Poem from International Poet John J. Rigo, Additional Vision in "The Journey" by John J. Rigo, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Religion and Spirituality, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who on May 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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"I Have Never Gotten Comfortable With Death" (Revised) copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in A Poem About Facing Death by John J. Rigo, Remembering Our Loved Ones, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Arts, Health, Online Writing, Philosophy, Poetry, Romance, Stepfamily, Texas on May 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“Embracing Life” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in "Embracing Life" a poem by John J. Rigo, A poem about embracing Life., tagged Arts, Christianity, Forgiveness, God, Lord, Poetry, relationships, Religion and Spirituality on May 9, 2014| 4 Comments »
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“A Grieving Heart” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in What a grieving heart is all about, tagged dark world, grief, Heaven, Love, to have been loved on May 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“Will There be Another Destructive Drought Season at Cedar Creek Lake for it’s Property Owners?” copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, Texas’ Commentator
Posted in Reclaiming Cedar Creek Lake with Eminent Domain, tagged Another Drought Season at Cedar Creek Lake?, Cedar Creek Lake, Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas, Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas), Citizens Group for Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas, Citizenship, City manager, Gun Barrel City, Gun Barrel City Texas, jp_investigative_unit, Mayor, Texas on May 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“A Sunrise each morning at Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas, reminds me of all the blessings the Lord has rendered me.” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo
The future of Cedar Creek Lake and the course of leadership in its surrounding communities will be greatly important to all of us that call this lake our home. With droughts occurring more often in the area, we as a community need to question the course of our current leadership in its goal of being a resort community.
The damages to our economy by sharing of our lake with the Tarrant County Water District need to be put into question after 45 years that the water that touches our shores is sold and shipped to Tarrant county and other buyers of the water in Texas. It is a proven fact that so-called controlled watering of local properties by the Tarrant County Water District surrounding the lake effect lake levels less than a percentage of one percent.
The rate of the selling of said water by Tarrant county far outstrips any rains the area receives. The end result is waterfront properties that become worthless and business that depend on tourism, are failing at a rapid rate in the area. Issues of eminent domain on the parts of all the countries that touch this lake locally, need to be addressed in a legal perspective in thinking “outside the box” in the control of Cedar Creek Lake, as well as the sharing of its financial resources. A “Fair balance” needs to be established between property owners around the lake, as well as the Tarrant County Water District.
A group of concerned property owners as well as business owners surrounding the three hundred miles of shoreline on Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas needs to be formed to shape the future of our community. It will take creative planning and intelligent goal setting to release the area from the bondage of the Tarrant County Water District with keen insights to all aspects of the rights of property and business owners who own property on the waterfront of this lake.
If you fall into this category of concern for your home and business and wish to be part of this citizen group contact John J. Rigo at texascommentator@hotmail.com. The future of Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas starts today. A passing note: I have no desire to head-up such a group. I would consider being in an advisor capacity only. Some folks do well in politics and as a community activist.
That is not the case for me since I am in your-face-kind-of-man who does not tolerate “self-servers” very well. Included in that category are city managers with private bathrooms in their city office and pay checks exceeding over $140,000 a year and whose word is “worthless” in keeping their promises to property owners on Cedar Creek lake when it comes to code violations.
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