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“I Too, Fight Darkness and Discouragement” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo

June 16, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

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Of Special Note:  This poem was originally posted on May 19th, 2010.  Reading it again today respired me to continually attempt to inspire and assist others in my WordPress family who are fighting this dreaded disease.  I thought I would repost it again for today in my sharing with you, my readers.  As you can see, as with many of us,  fighting Depression can be a daily task in our lives. 
 
 
I too fight darkness and discouragement.
Yesterday I prepared to permanently close this web blog.
A withdrawal from a calling of many years.
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I felt my work was not doing any good out there.
I felt the friends of my life
those that truly rendered me their love
where long gone from this earth.
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I found myself wanting to withdrawn to myself.
In reviewing my life
I found other places in my past
that seemed to be happier places
then where I was now.
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There are many that have hurt me
through the years.
Step-children, who never said a simple
thank you for given them
many years of my life
without so much as a hug.
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Friends that I looked up to
who have disappointed me greatly.
Individuals that the process
of forgiveness of their stupidity
would not come easily to me. 
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It was 1:30 a.m. this morning
that I awoke with a start
It was my Lord calling to me.
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A calling to me to continue to share
His gifts to all that would read my work.
So here we are again
you the reader
and my poems.
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Poems telling of my own journey.
A journey that brought me
to the most important place in my life.
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A place with my Lord
in revealing to me
His personal Love for me.
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Blessings to you all in your journey’s of this day.
It will be a most beautiful day in the glory of God’s
Vision for each one of us. 

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“Twilight Suffering” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

June 15, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

 
 

Courtesy of jesussaves.com

As I approach the twilight time of my life
the answer has come to an important question.
 
The question deals with the pain, the suffering, the depression
that we all must deal with 
in our elder years.
 
Why should our minds
or our physical bodies deteriorate in such a way?
 
In tearful recall of our youth
is that all we are left with?
 
I thought of Jesus
my Lord and Savior
I thought of His suffering before His death.
 
There is much about this world that can bring
happiness and blessings.
There are many things that our physical bodies
wish not to depart from in this world.
 
Whether it be the beauty created by our God
or the love connections
that are so important to us.
 
Could our suffering be but a gift from our Lord?
A way to make the release easier from this physical world?
 
Perhaps in the suffering is the blessing
in knowing we are going to
a far happier place in our eternity.

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"Often, I Think Of You" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"

June 14, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

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Often I think of you
in the time of our youth
when it was just us.
 
Sunshine glowed when we were together.
The grief of our former lives made us a pair.
Then our lives were simpler
filled with few things
but rich in much love.
 
Somethimes I wonder if you think of me on occasion.
Did you put aside
as I have
the separation of our love
the anger
the hurt
that we both suffered?
  
Beauty is in those memories.
The thoughts of us at that time are sweeter
and more beautiful when they cross my mind.
 
In daydreams of simpler times
my thoughts question where you are now
and did you find happiness?
Did you have the children
that we never had?
 
Althought many years have passed
I send to you my love from a former time
with blessing for your happiness.
 
 I also send my wish and hope
that in the eternity to come
we will meet as loving friends.
Until then
often will I think of you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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“Baby Rabbits Cannot Swim in Pools” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

June 14, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

 
 

“Baby Rabbits Cannot Swim in Pools” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, Texas’ Poet

My Baby Rabbit standing in front of home door to say “Thank You” this morning on June 14th 2012.

 
 
 
It was both sad and latter became
a joyful blessing
when I found out
baby rabbits cannot swim in pools.
 
Yesterday I lost one baby rabbit in my pool
while happily I was able to save
a second baby rabbit
who jumped into my pool.
 
The first one I never saw enter the pool
it was too late to save her
when I saw her body floating in the water.
 
The second one shot pass me latter in the afternoon
while I was mowing my back yard.
She headed for the pool water.
 
I quickly grabbed my leaf scoop
and pulled her out of the water
before she went down for the count. 
 
I was filled with joy in seeing her
run happily to the golf course behind my home.
There is no greater joy
than saving a life
no matter how small it is.
 
Early the next morning
she was happily
eating grass in my yard.
She latter in the morning
came to my front door
to say “Thank You.”
 
Such is the same
in our lifepaths.
We cannot save all those
who cross our paths.
Still the one we save
can be
the most precious.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“The Choice” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

June 13, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

  
The Choice is yours.
You can be my friend.
You can be my enemy.
 
Either way
I will be the best there is
to you. 
 
Be a human of spine
Don’t be a liar.
I will respect you.
Regardless of your choice.
 
Just don’t whine
like a dog
and go another way
after committing to another.
 
So which will it be?
Do you want me as an enemy
or a friend?
 
“In life we must develope the insight to judge if those who cross our path are either Foe or Friend”  comment by John J. Rigo, Texas Commentator and Poet 

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“Diamond Mines Beneath Our Feet” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, forthcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

June 12, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

Courtesy of fodblessings.com

 
 
Much is said in life about Blessings.
Especially when we make major decisions in life
with our emotions rather than our spiritual side.
 
We then walk many times
past the diamond mines
beneath our very feet.
 
It is the desire of our Lord
for us to find happiness and joy
in this world.
 
Trust in the Lord
to lead you to the Diamond Mines
of his Love beneath
your very feet.

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“Red Bronze-Leafed Begonias” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

June 11, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

 
 
It was a tray of Red Bronze-Leafed Begonias.
Fifty were in a tray for ten dollars.
I never thought those small plants
would grow to be much.
 
They were planted in front of my home.
Six planters and two beds
was their new home.
 
Over a period of three weeks
I gently watered them
as my eyes beheld the miracle
of their growth.
 
There are times in our lives
in seeing the small miracles in our world 
that we find
the Love of the Lord
is everywhere.
 
 
 

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"The Lord Is Always There For Me" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

June 9, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

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The Lord is always there for me.
When the darkest of days
overcame me
the Lord taught me patience.
 
He rendered me courage
and finally brought
sunshine back into my life.
 
The Lord is always there for me.
When sorrow broke my heart
in the lost of a loved one
He spoke gently to me of
the eternity before me.
 
An eternity to be rejoined again
with my lost love.
The Lord is always there for me.
 
When all those who I counted as my friends
turned from me
the Lord stood firm in His Love for me.
 
He taught me that heaven would not be
a crowded place
but a place filled with all those
of good heart with a beautiful soul
who always loved me.
.
The Lord is always there for me.
What a love I truly have in Jesus
in the Lord always being there
for me.

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“In The End, Evil Defeats Itself” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

June 8, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

“The Lord Defeats my Enemies Thru Michael who brings Death and Destruction to their doors…..Bless the Lord’s name, be in awe in the power of his angel.”

 
 
My Brothers and Sisters
one belief to remember
is in the end
Evil defeats itself.
 
Once Evil was part of the heavenly Good.
In falling from the Sight of God
did Evil still have great power.
Never will this power
overcome Good.
 
Should Evil come upon you
believe in the Lord.
Have Faith in the Lord.
 
Love the Lord with all your being.
Patience
with prayer
will destroy Evil.
 
I know this to be true.
Praise and Glory to my Lord
and God.
 

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"Life Has It’s Moments" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming Book III, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

June 7, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

Courtesy of quotepicture.net

 
 
 
I awoke with a start this A.M.
One thirty in the morning
like it was getting up time.
My mind reviewed my life
in what seemed a ten minute review.
 
I realized that my happiness
was not an on going thing
but living each day with punches
of emotion from time to time.
Flashes of awareness of time
coming to a dimming light.
 
I thought of shopping
at the grocery store
the other day.
The dark haired young lady
a black sweater
jeans and flowing
black hair.
 
Passing me in the aisle
both of us
avoiding the other’s eyes
afraid to confront the other
in passing.
 
At the last moment
we looked at each other.
Her face flashed into an
explosion of a smile toward me.
All I could do
was sheepishly
smile back.
 
I thought,
“What is this old fart
smiling at this beautiful
young woman
what does she see in me
to bring such a smile?”
 
Perhaps she saw
the ghost of my youth passing.
At that moment
I thought
“Life has it’s moments
flashes of insight coated in
sheer delight and happiness
a sliver of time
in our daily lives.”   

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