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“A First Love Remembered” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
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"Reunion" Copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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Today I thought of all the people
that touched my life with love.
Many are names remembered
and many sadly names that have been forgotten.
To each of you I render my love
and eternal appreciation for sharing
a part of yourselves with me.
Many of you I will never see again in this life.
Many of you have passed from this life.
We shall all met again
in God’s Love in our forever time together.
Cocoons for a short flicker of light
before unfolding our wings in eternal flight.
"My Magic Red Shoes" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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At times it would be nice
to have a pair of magic red shoes.
Just clicking them together three times
would do the trick.
Suddenly I would be transported
to wherever my mind of memory
would wish to go.
At this very moment
I could easily think of a dozen places
I would love to be at this moment.
Each time frame
would place me at a time and place
where I felt greatly loved.
Where there was a skip in my step
and a constant grin on my face.
I can easily bring to mind
scenes of such places in my past.
Skipping through a mall with her
like a school child.
Dancing with her
for the first time
with my arm around her waist.
Ah yes then their were those
first kisses
always soft
always remembered
always joyful
in the way those kisses went to my toes.
Truthly knowing what I know now
would I have taken more time
to savor every moment.
Time in remembering every detail
of the places of my youth
where my magic red shoes
would have taken my heart.
"After All This Time" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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After all this time
my mind still turns to you.
Our love embers still burning
in the halls of my memories of you.
Still reaching for the feel of you
next to me.
The sweet smell of you
the sound of your sleeping breath
bringing peace to my aching soul.
Where ever you may be this morning
know out there in the cold cold night
there is one who loves you
beyond all that is precious to me.
After all this time
I still love you.
"My Wish" (Revised) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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Within my soul beats the heart of my eternity.
Memories within a mind not forsaken
nor to ever be forgotten.
Long kisses
held close
to the soul of us.
In love
and in sadness
still brings light.
That is my fate
that is my wish
that the beauty of this moment
will forever be.
"Tears of Recall" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
Posted in "Rainbows Amidst Storms" Second Published Book, tagged "Tears of Recall" A Texas' Poem, a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A First Love Remembered by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Poem by Texas' Poet John J. Rigo, A Published McKinney Texas Poet on February 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Sometimes a tear comes to my eye.
At first, I know not why.
Then it comes
the links of the past.
Moments of tenderness
of love
that seen imprinted
forever in my soul.
It has not been with so much as one
but many
in the links together
in a chain of life.
Some moments were of extreme sadness
some joy beyond belief
some with the surprise of a child
in discovering something.
A light ignited within me
that before, was not there.
It was just a moment
a look into the eyes of another
that said that these few seconds
were very special.
A touch unlike no other.
The tear is for the longing of such moments
and time spend
in just loving another
in those special ways
that will never go away.
“Singing Our Own Praises of the Lord” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, Selection from future book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
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The question that comes to our minds
is one that asks of the why of our existence.
Many would lead us to believe in only their way to understand.
Each of us are as individual as each star that burns in the heavens.
Each made in His image to sing as a choir of His Love and Praises.
The paths to finding ourselves in knowing His Love are many.
Do not be discouraged by the selfish ends of many
or those who make fun and light of your way of praising the Lord.
The Lord’s knowledge of His Love did not end with the Bible
or any other works that come before you.
Continue on your path of discovery
without discouragement.
Continue to write your poems of your love of the Lord.
Continue to sing the songs of your love that are created by His inspiration.
For His Love is everlasting and never-ending in its song and words.
Remember you are never alone in sharing your praises of Love with Him.
He will be there long after all those who attempted to hurt you
and discourage you
are long gone from this earth
as well as the heavenly place
He has waiting for you.
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