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“Running From Ourselves” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
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“There Will Never Be Days” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, Upcoming Poetry Book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
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“The Immortality of Love” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arts, Christianity, Forgiveness, God, Jesus, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality on March 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Stained glass at St John the Baptist’s Anglican Church http://www.stjohnsashfield.org.au, Ashfield, New South Wales. Illustrates Jesus’ description of himself “I am the Good Shepherd” (from the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verse 11). This version of the image shows the detail of his face. The memorial window is also captioned: “To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of William Wright. Died 6th November, 1932. Aged 70 Yrs.” (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Posted in Uncategorized on November 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I have been in this place in my life. It was not until my Lord brough my wife, Linda to me, that I finally experienced true and real love from another. All others in my life that claimed to have loved me….faded away.
It was the weight of a huge boulder upon my heart
crushing the very soul of my spirit from my body.
It was the realization that I was not loved.
Without Love in our lives
we are just walking pieces of flesh
without joy
without laughter
without peace.
my mind reached back
to memories of when I was loved.
Wrapped in these thoughts
I was able to regain my breath
I pulled death away from my body.
I will await another day
with a joy of anticipation
that my future bride
awaits me
in the future
before me.
This hope gives me
strength to face
another day
without the love
I so desperately need
in my life.
“Neighbors Caring About Neighbors” A new Security program for rual communites in the U.S., copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, Creator and Owner of Rights
Posted in A Community Security Program for Eustace Texas, A Program dealing with Caring About our Neighbors in Rual America, Uncategorized, tagged A new community security program for Eustace Texas, Bring back the old days in rual community living, Caring about our neighbors in rual America, Henderson County Texas, Rual living, Security in rual living on November 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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I am proud to announce the beginning of a country wide service that will return rual communities’ security, sharing and caring by neighbors. The beginnings of this program are scheduled for the city of Eustace, Texas in Henderson County. Stay tuned for additonal info on this wonderful upcoming national program.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I am very thankful to my Lord this Day. Thankful for the protection He has rendered my life. Thankful for the Wisdom He has brought me in spite of my subborn refusal of such at times. Thankful for the many beautiful friendships He has brought me from the most unexpected places in my life. Thank you Lord for this day and the opportunity to praise thy Name.
When such pain goes beyond
metal against metal
pushing and tearing
beyond the tolerances of strength.
Truly oh what passion
lies within thee
when finding release again
in one who will truly love you again
in the truth of their spirit and heart.
Heart be still
mind be of strength
love awaits.
This time to carry you beyond
the eternal doors of joy and happiness.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
In a conversation with a dear friend recently I related these words to them as inspiration for their life. It is words that should be whispered in our inner minds and heart each moment of each day.
It is time to reflect on your life.
So you feel you have done a good job of being in control?
Did you ever believe that God had a plan for your life?
Were you too busy, too self-absorbed, too important
to listen to God’s whispers in your ear?
In comparing time in its length
which do you think is longer
eternity or the length of your own lifespan?
Has the thought ever entered your mind
that your Creator is not pleased with you?
Do you think today
would be a great day to change your life?
Are you ready today
to Let Go and Let God be in charge?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
With advancing age, somedays seem beautiful while others deeply sad. This day has been one of those very sad days for me.
They call insight…. Wisdom.
Wisdom is the deep sadness of old age.
A biting reality that was
but will never be again.
We become ever grateful for the pressed hug.
The feel of flesh upon our own.
Memories sparked in an unexpected
full body hug of total surrender.
Our minds go back.
Youth with aches or pains unexpected
as now that wake with us
each morning.
A crying desire within
of the youthful, carefree loving
of many hours
stretched over days.
These moments
will never be ours again.
It’s the sadness that takes us out.
Chipping away
at our nightly desire
to waken again.
And if we are so blessed
a dream of softness and passion
from long ago.
A dream that brings a cry of joy
from our very soul
of those days and moments
that will never be ours…
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
A beautifully rendered poem that relates many of my emotions this day.
The Future Doesn’t Promise Anyone…
Looking across the horizon,
I wonder why the life seems…
So beautiful and great.
It changes so quick and fast…
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
One of the sadest parts of advancing age is that many who we feel are friends are truly faithless in their friendships. Realizing that we must let go of those who are not sincere of heart is always tough for me but necessary for my own peace and happiness. I feel this poem explains those emotions in a very clear way.
Life has many lessons to teach us.
Among these is finding the greatest of joys of life.
When we look to others to bring us that joy
we will always find disappointment with our lives.
The light of true happiness is within our own selves.
It is shared and nurtured by only one Being
and that is our Lord and Savior.
Do not look to your fair weather friends
or those who claim to love you.
They will only bring you sadness and disappointment.
Perfection in Love and Friendship is only found in God.
Seek Him, Love Him, and Worship Him each day of your life.
In so doing will you finally find
the joys of eternity
that are just before you.
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