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.
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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.
"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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“Waking Knight” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poem, Poetry, tagged Poetry on April 19, 2012| 3 Comments »
"The Kiss before the Battle with Evil"
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“I Am the Only One That Can Sing My Song” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” Revised
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", Winner of Collin County Texas Poetry Award, tagged a connection of all our souls, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A Mother's Day Poem, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Poem about our song by international poet John J. Rigo, Cover for Third Book of the "Amidst Series of Poetry Books", Poetry, Poetry For Real Men, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, 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 19, 2012| 3 Comments »
Within each of us there is a song.
The song is like no other
it is ours alone.
It is the song of our lives upon this earth.
It sings of our victories
it remembers our defeats.
Would we have shown courage
by never loved at all?
Would we have shown our creator
a lack of passion
by not living totally in the gift of time
that He so generously gave us?
I lived as a man
a creation of my God
in the singing of my song.
In those I loved
I gave more than I received.
If one was to be hurt by the ending of a love
I was always hurt the most.
I gave all in my being to protect the ones I loved.
In the pains that I endured
I suffered in their recall
more than once.
My song renders no apologies
for being made in His image.
The Passions is what separates us
from the wooden fence post.
I have breath
I have cried
I have laughed till I cried again.
In so doing have I found
the humor of my creator
in making my song
one that will be heard
throughout eternity.
"Love Recalled" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
Posted in "Rainbows Amidst Storms" Second Published Book, Poetry, tagged A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, Poetry, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award on April 18, 2012| 3 Comments »
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“The Hurting Game” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in "The Hurtful Game" a new poem by John J. Rigo, Poetry, tagged Poetry, The Hurtful Game by John J. Rigo on April 16, 2012| 6 Comments »
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“I Understand Your Pain” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, A broken heart by mckinney poet john j rigo, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A new poem by international poet John J. Rigo, 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, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', I understand your pain, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award on April 14, 2012| 4 Comments »
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