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“I Too, Fight Darkness and Discouragement” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo
Posted in Overcoming Depression, Poem, Poetry, tagged A McKinney Poet, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Reconfirmation of Faith in Life, A Reposting on and old poem on Depression, Overcoming Discouragement and Darkness in Life, We are members of bloggers.com, We are Proud members of Blogsurfers, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on June 16, 2012|
“In The End, Evil Defeats Itself” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "In The End Evil Defeats Itself" a new poem by internation 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 non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, My enemies have been defeated, Poetry, Political Poetry, The Lord protects me from my enemies, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on June 8, 2012| 3 Comments »
“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.”
“What Is This Thing that Cries Out Within Me?” copyright 2005, selection from “Roses Amidst Thorns” http://lulu.com/texaspoet
Posted in Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Poem, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Dealing with old age., Looking back on our lives., Poetry, Remembering our Youth., The harsh reality of old age., Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award on May 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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"Walk Tenderly On My Dreams" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "Walk Tenderly On My Dreams" A Poem, 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', 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 May 19, 2012| 2 Comments »
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“A Touch of Kindness” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, forthcoming “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poems, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A Christmas Gift that does not require packaging, 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, A Special Christmas Gift from a McKinney Texas' Poet, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Encouraging our Children, Giving a touch of Kindness to Another, Kindness an unknown quality in this Mabank Texas' church, 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 May 18, 2012| 2 Comments »
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“A Declaration of Love of the Lord” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a connection of all our souls, A Declaration of Love of the Lord, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, profits assist the "homeless cause" in the state of Texas, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on May 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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"If I Could Speak the Right Words" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, 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 poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 26, 2012| 1 Comment »
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"Realization" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in A Poem of Memory by McKinney Poet John J. Rigo, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, Spirit-Filled Poetry, Texas' Poetry, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A Memory of my Youth, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Early poem of international poet John J. Rigo, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, texas poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who on April 24, 2012| 2 Comments »
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Multicolored lighting amidst the sound of rhythmic thunder pounded the huge hall. The laughter and droning noises had a hollow metallic sound. The human Ferris wheel was in motion around the center spoke. Quick glaces, smiles…some real other’s set in concrete faces. There was quiet desperation set in the eyes of many. Touching in passing moments of movement were soft warm bodies pressed against arms hips brushing fingertips. Out of loneliness did I seek this place a passenger on a self-made time machine. I am tired of too many futures coming to this moment. I want the warmth of my youth. Child-book romance where just the touch of a hand freezes time in its beauty. Primitive drums change tempo the words are lost to the sensation of physical self. Reality is moved to the edge of pulsating light beneath the feet of bodies in tune with the sound. Paired dancers locked in self-love unaware of each other. A checkerboard of kings and queens without mates in a game without end. Surrender whispers the voice within. A reflection on a mirrored wall looks intently at a standing figure. A misplaced look of aging shown in salt and peppered hair with growing signs of age around the eyes. The dream of youth shatters. The Guardian of Time Present leaves through the portal marked “Exit.” The dream is no more."Memory" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns" (Note: to be considered PG13)
Posted in Poetry, Winner of Collin County Texas Poetry Award, tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, 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, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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“I Am the Only One That Can Sing My Song” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” Revised
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", Winner of Collin County Texas Poetry Award, tagged a connection of all our souls, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A Mother's Day Poem, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Poem about our song by international poet John J. Rigo, Cover for Third Book of the "Amidst Series of Poetry Books", Poetry, Poetry For Real Men, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, 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 April 19, 2012| 3 Comments »
Within each of us there is a song.
The song is like no other
it is ours alone.
It is the song of our lives upon this earth.
It sings of our victories
it remembers our defeats.
Would we have shown courage
by never loved at all?
Would we have shown our creator
a lack of passion
by not living totally in the gift of time
that He so generously gave us?
I lived as a man
a creation of my God
in the singing of my song.
In those I loved
I gave more than I received.
If one was to be hurt by the ending of a love
I was always hurt the most.
I gave all in my being to protect the ones I loved.
In the pains that I endured
I suffered in their recall
more than once.
My song renders no apologies
for being made in His image.
The Passions is what separates us
from the wooden fence post.
I have breath
I have cried
I have laughed till I cried again.
In so doing have I found
the humor of my creator
in making my song
one that will be heard
throughout eternity.
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