…..is never lost. Picture courtesy of John J. Rigo copyrighted 2013
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"The Journey" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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"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 »
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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
"The Journey" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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…..is never lost. Picture courtesy of John J. Rigo copyrighted 2013
"Yea Through the Grace of God Go I" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Battling after Holidays Depression, 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, Romance, Texas, Word on June 20, 2014| 2 Comments »
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.
"The Journey" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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"The Eternal Kiss" John J. Rigo copyright 2005 "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in "The Eternal Kiss" a 2005 poem by John J. Rigo Texas' Poet, "The Eternal Kiss" a poem by John J. Rigo, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged a binding of hearts, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, 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', Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on June 11, 2014| 7 Comments »
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Question? copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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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 »
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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?
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“Passion” (Revised) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Poem "Passion" by John J. Rigo a Texas' Commentator and Poet, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged a binding of hearts, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A Valentine Poem by a Texas' Poet, Another Pre-Valentine Poem for my friends at Cedar Creek Lake in Texas, Another Pre-Valentine poem from McKinney Texas' Poet John J; Rigo, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award on June 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Poem “Passion” by John J. Rigo. Image courtesy of Google Image search.
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