Courtesy photo by Pat Dollins. Taken at Treasure Hunters Roadshow in Placerville.
In Memory of Jeanne Vaiden Irion of Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. Copyright 2014 John J. Rigo.
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“In Memory of Jeanne Vaiden Irion” copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, Texas’ Poet and Commentator
Posted in Love Surpasses Death, Memory of Jeanne Valden Irion 1925-2014, Poetry, tagged A poem to a departed friend, A Poem to a departed grand lady of Cedar Creek Lake, Memory of Jeanne Irion on September 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
"What Is The Secret Key To Eternal Life?" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy" The Seventh poem of the Master’s Series
Posted in Lord Guide my Life, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, 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, Another Poem from "The Master's Series of Poetry.", Poetry, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on September 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“One of Seven Poems of “The Master’s Series of Poetry.”
“Sweet Memories” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, Sweet Love is Never Forgotten, The many lights of love in our lives, tagged a cup runeth under, a search for love, a treasure beyond count of value: Love, I seek and yet have not found, Love it many aspects, Love: A diamond of reflections, Old age: A time of reflection of love, Poems, recall of sweet memories, Where oh where is my one true love?, without love we have nothing on September 15, 2014| 3 Comments »
Courtesy of movie “Casino Royale”
"My Beautiful Church Home" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in My Beautiful Church Home on Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas, Poetry, Texas' Poetry, The Most Beautiful Church Home there is., upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, 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', Christianity, God, Google, Jesus, Lord, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Overcoming the Lies of Organized Religion, Poetry, profits assist the "homeless cause" in the state of Texas, Religion and Spirituality, Texas, texas poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, United States, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on September 14, 2014| 3 Comments »
copyright 2014, John J. Rigo. Photo taken on Cedar Creek Lake in Texas on afternoon of 9/11/2014
- View from “Oz” at 7 a.m. on February 25th 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
View from “Oz” on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas, February 25th 2012 at 7 a.m.
“Another View of God’s Church”
"Realization" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in A Poem of Memory by McKinney Poet John J. Rigo, A Published Poem from first poetry book by 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 August 25, 2014| 2 Comments »
Picture couresy of Bing
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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.“The Death of Robin Williams” copyright 2014, John J. Rigo, Commentary and poem regarding overcoming Depression.
Posted in Depression Can be Overcomed by the Grace of the Lord, Overcoming Depression, Overcoming Depression in One's Life, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, The Lord will lead you from Darkness, tagged A Poem regarding overcoming depression by John J. Rigo, Arts, Dealing with Depression, Depression The Unknown Killer, God, Health, Online Writing, Overcoming Depression., Poetry, Robin Williams, Romance, Texas, The Death of Robin Williams, The shocking Death of Robin Williams, Word on August 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The sad news of the Death of Robin Williams, picture courtesy of Google Image Search
“A First Love Remembered” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in "Youthful Memories" by John J. Rigo Texas' Poet, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A First Love Remembered by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, Poetry, Poetry Books Profits Go to Charity in McKinney Texas, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, published poetry to assist the "homeless cause" in McKinney Texas, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on August 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Age seventeen, top row, third from left.
“Waking Knight” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in A Poem by Award Winning Poet John J. Rigo, Another point of view on Heaven, Could This Be Our Life Beyond Death?, My Newest Favorite Poem, Poem, Poetry, The Soul Lives beyond our comprehension, tagged A Poem by John J. Rigo of East Texas, Arts, Cedar Creek Lake in Texas, East Texas' Poets, Eustace Texas, Google Image, Gun Barrel City Texas, Lord, Poetry, Shopping, Texas, United States, Writers Resources on August 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Image courtesy of Google Image Search. Poem by award winning poet John J. Rigo of East Texas.
Poem “Waking Knight” by John J. Rigo. Image courtesy of Google Image search.
“The Lost Blessing” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, new poem for upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Good Riddance to a Pastor, Poetry, Yes Even Preachers are overtaken by Evil, tagged a binding of hearts, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Goodby ass_ _ _ _ Pastor, Poetry, profits assist the "homeless cause" in the state of 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 July 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
What the average Pastor does to his/her church members.
"Hugs" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo (Revised) upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in A Major Connection in Human Relationships, Christmas Hugs A Poem about Hugs by John J. Rigo, Poetry, Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A poem by John J. Rigo a Texas' poet, Forgiveness, God, Health, Jesus, Love, relationships, Shopping, Showing Love, Stepfamily, Texas, why hugs? on July 11, 2014| 4 Comments »
There is something wonderous about a hug.
It is a way of saying,”you are special to me.”
A step beyond the boundries of formal convention.
The assurance of a heart touching a heart.
A touch of comfort to calm a grieving heart.
A cheek touching a cheek
with a kiss of greeting.
Whether a man to man
or woman to woman
or man to woman
or woman to man
there are no limits to showing
our love for another.
We are all souls in His creation
with an eternal bond between us all.
The hug is the sign of our sisterhood and brotherhood.
Let it not become forgotten in your life
it is precious honey to the wounds of this life
forever giving
forever loving
in the wonder of love
to us all.
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