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"That Happy Place In My Mind" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A Special Place we all have, cruelity, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, memories, mind, relationships on February 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »

There is a happy place in my mind.

A place of loving memories.

A place where I have experienced love from another.

It is a place that belongs to no other.

It cannot be taken from me.

The joyful light that fills that room

cannot be clicked off by anyone.

It was a more gentle time in my life.

A time when another made me feel special.

Their words were kind

their touch was with love.

It is the place I am

when you ask me,

“what are you thinking?”

You see

in this place there is no meanest

no words of hurt upon my soul

no seeming lack of thought.

You created this special place for me.

It was built word by word by you.

Words of discouragement.

Words of anger.

Words of bitterness.

Finally you reached a point

that you completedly ripped out my heart.

In this place

I again

find my heart.

A heart that now remembers

what it was like

to be truly loved

by another.

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“Singing Our Own Praises of the Lord” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, Selection from future book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A new poem by a Texas' Poet, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet, Continue in your praises of the Lord., Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on February 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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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“The Pastor’s Hands Trembled” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A broken heart by mckinney poet john j rigo, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Are Physical Churches symbols of the Ego's of their Pastors?, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Dishonesty revealed in Trembling hands., The Falsehoods of a Pastor, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on January 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »

To all it seemed all was well with the Pastor.

Within his heart he knew the mask he worn was false

for his heart was false in his represented Love of Jesus.

He had known this for a very long time.

His Father was a preacher and he carried the burden

of a preacher’s son.

He knew deep within his own soul

he was not worthy of walking in the sandals of Jesus.

He knew of many he had hurt with the evil that lurked

in his own heart.

Yet he always felt too important to admit his wrongs.

He noticed it this morning upon awakening.

His hands were trembling.

As the day passed on

the trembling became worse.

He now knew that his trembling hands

would never again

be able to hold

upon his death

the keys to heaven.

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“We Are Proud To Announce, we are a Top Editors’ Choice” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, Publisher and Author

Posted in McKinney Texas' Poetry site chosen to be "Top Editors Choice.", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A First Love Remembered by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', John Rigo's poetry site chosen as top website., McKinney Poetry site chosen as "Top Editors Choice.", McKinney Texas' Poets site chose as "Top Editors Choice.", Spirit Filled Poetry top international poetry site., The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Top Blogers site for poetry on January 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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"The Song of the Bottle" copyright 2008, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A McKinney Poet, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on January 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »

It was a simple glass bottle,

that gave me a gift of song,

that day.

It was a beautiful sunny day,

on the waterfront side of my home.

With a fresh cold, iced beer,

I sat on the back porch.

The breeze was beautiful as diamonds of light,

sparkled off the water before me.

A curious thing happened as I slowly drank that beer.

The outside wind played through the empty part of the bottle.

A song, like no other, played through the glass.

It was a haunting song of eons,

from another time.

As I drank more liquor from the bottle,

the song changed in pitch to a sweeter song.

It came to me at that moment,

that God’s gifts to us are never ending.

In prayer,

I gave thanks to God,

for His gifts to me,

that day,

and the song of the bottle.

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Will You Change This Fate, This Christmas of 2011? "Ghostly, Do I Walk" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"

Posted in Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged a binding of hearts, A broken heart by mckinney poet john j rigo, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A poem dealing with our fates at Christmas 2010, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Changing our Fates this Christmas of 2010, Christmas an opportunity for change, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on December 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Chains of sorrow upon my neck,

reaching for the ones I knew,

unable to touch.

A slight breath of air,

words spoken, but not heard.

My world is full of “If I could’s,”

no clock to turn back on my regrets.

I offer only a prayer to my unseen God

to let this end.

I say to you,

there is no time left

but the time of this moment.

Time to forgive,

time to say, “I love you.”

Time to give of yourself,

for all that you could have done,

with this precious thing called Life.

In so doing, perhaps you not also be,

on this ghostly path,

that may never end for me.

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"Fear Not" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"

Posted in Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged A Love Poem to my favortie enemies, 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 of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Remember: Atttempting Evil to another will only come back to hurt you, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on November 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Fear not in returning to the den of thy enemies,

the Lord is thy shield against all thy enemies.

The Lord has declared the destruction

of all those,

who curse you,

slander you,

plot against you,

and attempt to destroy you.

Return to the den of thy justice,

and tribulation in hand.

Watch,

as justice is carried out,

as the heads of thy evil enemies,

roll beneath your feet.

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“Stand In Fear, Of The Lord’s Justice” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, His justice will come upon you. on October 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »

I stand with courage in the shadow of my Lord.

The Lord blesses me with His Love.

The Lord protects me from those who attempt to bring me harm.

His justice surpasses any justice man can render their enemies.

My enemies are fools.

As the fallen Angel thought of himself as a God,

he believed his own strength exceeded the Lord.

He shivers in fear before the Light of the Lord.

I kneel in homage and praise of my Lord’s Name,

with humble thanks for His timely justice.

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"There Is A Message in My Heart for You" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', In Memory of 9-11, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on September 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »

"There is a Place in My Heart for You"

There is a message in my heart for you. It is written by my Lord, Jesus Christ. He compels me to render this message to you.

You are My creation from my very own heart.

I Love you beyond all eternity.

I have made a place for you to always be with Me.

Never will you fear again,

or know of sorrow.

You will never be alone again.

You will spent eternity in the mist of everlasting love.

Take My hand,

step into the darkness with courage.

In so doing,

will the joy of light,

be before you.

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“My Beloved, the Ultimate Servant” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, My Wife the Ultimate Servant on August 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Linda, "The Ultimate Servant"

My Beloved just left.

The Ultimate Servant is she.

Always giving,

always receiving little in return.

More and more each day,

am I now believing that God,

must be a woman.

When she leaves on another mission,

of mercy and care for another,

I always find myself in sadness.

Never does it seem,

that I ever have the chance to tell her,

how much I love her,

and how precious she is,

to me.

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Posts Tagged ‘A McKinney Poet’

"That Happy Place In My Mind" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

“Singing Our Own Praises of the Lord” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, Selection from future book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

“The Pastor’s Hands Trembled” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

To all it seemed all was well with the Pastor.

Within his heart he knew the mask he worn was false