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“Melody” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged A new poem by a Texas' Poet, a poem titled "Melody", Poetry on June 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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“What your Best Friends Are” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, Texas Commentator
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Eustace Texas, friends, Henderson County Texas, Johnny, Louisiana, Silver Star, Texas, United States on June 8, 2013| 1 Comment »
“Your Little Green Friends“
One of my dearest friends from over thirty-five years ago was a gentleman by the name of Cliff Russell. Cliff is dead now. At that time he was the Father in a loving spirit that my real Father never was, between his drunken whisky binges. One day while in my thirties I related to him my disappointment with an individual that I thought was a friend.
Cliff had an easy way about him when he was offering advice. It was that “home-grown” attitude from being born and raised in Louisiana. He related, “Johnny, let me show you, what your best friends in life look like.” Slowly he withdrew from his pocket a roll of hundred dollar bills. As the saying goes, “The roll was big enough to choke a horse.”
Cliff went on to say, “This is your Little Green Friends. They will keep you warm when you are cold, cool when you are hot, and will buy you all the company, you will ever want, when you are lonely.” To this day I have never forgotten one of the loving lessons given to me in my life from a dear, now departed friend.
“It Is A Given” copyright 2013 John J. RIgo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Drinking Water, Environment, God, Heaven, Home, Lord, Texas, Water Resources on May 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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“I have become a weary knight tired of battle.”
“I Think of You More Than Ever” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged God, Lord, Night sky, Organizations, Poetry, Sea of Galilee, Television, Texas on May 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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“Often I Think of You” copyright 2005 (Revised), John J. Rigo, “Rainbows Amidst Storms” Book II of the Amidst Series of Poetry Books
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged God, Health, Lord, Mental health, Poetry, relationships, Romance, Texas on May 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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“No Need to Fear” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged God, Health, Jesus, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, Sea of Galilee, Texas on May 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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“Last Wish” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arts, Forgiveness, God, Health, Jesus, Lord, Poetry, Wikipedia on April 29, 2013| 1 Comment »
A Sunrise each morning reminds me of all the blessings the Lord has rendered me.
"The Old McKinney Square Is Gone" copyright 2008 (Revised) John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Antique, Brownstone, Forgiveness, Harlem, Lord, McKinney Texas, New York City, Recreation, Shopping, United States on April 10, 2013| 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.
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