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“A First Love Remembered” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
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“Go Down With Obama” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
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“Riding into the “Valley of Debt” with Obama
"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.
"Walk Tenderly On My Dreams" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Do Not Make Fun of My Dreams, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "Walk Tenderly On My Dreams" A Poem, A Dream toward forfillment Silver Star Winery of Texas, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author and Publisher of poetry work buys future vineyard and winery in East Texas, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Poems, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on June 28, 2014| 1 Comment »
Our Vineyard “Silver Star Winery of Texas” coming into fruitation. Copyright 2014 John J. Rigo
Log/trademark sign for Silver Star Winery of Texas copyright 2014 John J. Rigo
Walk tenderly on my dreams for my dreams are me with my soul exposed. Judge not the worth of my hopes nor the possibility of their reality. If you are without encouraging words then seal your lips in speaking of my dreams. Are we not without hope when stripped of our dreams and aspirations? Look to yourself and ask when were your own dreams scattered against the rocks of time? Take not your anger with yourself against those who still have hope.
“A Touch of Kindness” (Revised) copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, forthcoming “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in A Poem regarding rendering Kindness to Others, Passing On Kindness in Our Lives, Poems, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Encouraging our Children, Giving a touch of Kindness to Another, Poetry, Rendering Building Blocks of Strength to Others, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on June 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“Remembering Cooperstown” (Revised) copyright 2010 John J. Rigo,Upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, Remembering One's Youth, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Cooperstown, Cooperstown New York, Dallas, Metro Areas, New York, New York City, Texas, United States on June 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A Winter Scene from Cooperstown, N. Y.
"The Bradford Pear Tree of Club Lake Trail" copyright 2004, a lost poem recovered, preview poem, "Passion Amidst Apathy" This Poem is Dedicated to the Storm Victims of North Texas.
Posted in A Dying Tree in McKinney Texas, Another Tree Poem by Texas' Poet John J. Rigo, Death of a Friend Death of a Tree, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A Texas's Poet writes of a death of a tree, Another poem about trees by John J. Rigo, Bradford, Bradford City A.F.C., Bradford Pear, England, Pear, Texas, The Bradford Tree of Club Lake Trail, Tree, West Yorkshire on June 11, 2014| 2 Comments »
“Why do you stare at me?”
"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, One of Seven Poems of the Master Series of Poetry, 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 June 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“One of Seven Poems of “The Master’s Series of Poetry.”
“I Will Never Be Loved Like That Again” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Recalling Past Love a poem by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Arts, Games, Lord, Online Writing, Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on May 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Cover of first published poetry book “Roses Amidst Thorns” 2005 by John J. Rigo
The realization brought a choking to my throat.
My eyes swelled in tears.
The realization came to me fully
that I will never be loved like that again.
The youthful memory of having a woman look at me like that again.
The reflection of a hero in her eyes.
Reflected also in the shining armor of a knight.
Ah sweet memories
if only the taste of those kisses
could return again,
would I know again
the joy of love.
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"A Gift Of Treasure" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Love Surpasses Death, Poetry, There are no carts to "Hook-up" when we Die, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Poem dedicated to my friend Bruce Waterman of Tool Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A Special Valentine Poem for the Special One, A Valentine Poem for 2011, A Valentine Poem from a Texas' Poet, Airline, Arts, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Bruce Waterman of Tool Texas, Commentary (magazine), Gifts, God, Jesus, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, non-profit poetry books for the "homeless cause" in McKinney Texas, Online Writing, Poem, Poetry, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, Shopping, Texas, Tool Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Will of God, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on June 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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