Posted in A Poem of Memory by McKinney Poet John J. Rigo, A Published Poem from first poetry book by 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 August 25, 2014|
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Picture couresy of Bing
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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.
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Posted in Remembering Youthful Love, tagged A Memory of my Youth, dreams, Google, Lord, Psychology, Social Sciences, Texas, United States, Youth, Youthful Love on October 12, 2013|
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“One of my favorite pictures off the internet.”
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Posted in Jane Parrish is Death, Poetry, The Death of a First Love, tagged 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 Memory of my Youth, A new poem by a McKinney Texas' poet, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Poem About a First Love, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A Valentine Dream, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas), Dream, God, Jane Parrish of 1964, Jane Parrish of the Venus Apartments of Dallas 1964, Lord, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Memories of an Old Valentine, Poetry, Psychology, relationships, Social Sciences, Texas, Texas 1965, The Death of Jane Parrish, The Venus Apartments Oak Cliff Dallas 1964, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Venus Apartments Oak Cliff on August 25, 2013|
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Jane Parrish, The Venus Apartments, Oak Cliff, 1965 Courtesy of blog.alexwaterhousehayward.com
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Posted in Poetry, The Death of a First Love, tagged 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 Memory of my Youth, A new poem by a McKinney Texas' poet, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Poem About a First Love, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A Valentine Dream, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Jane Parrish of 1964, Jane Parrish of the Venus Apartments of Dallas 1964, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Memories of an Old Valentine, Poetry, Texas 1965, The Death of Jane Parrish, The Venus Apartments Oak Cliff Dallas 1964, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Venus Apartments Oak Cliff on November 18, 2012|
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Jane Parrish, The Venus Apartments, Oak Cliff, 1965 Courtesy of blog.alexwaterhousehayward.com
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Posted in The Realities of Old Age, 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 Memory of my Youth, A new poem by a McKinney Texas' poet, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, 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, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, profits assist the "homeless cause" in the state of Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on July 1, 2012|
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Proposed Book Jacket for upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” by John J. Rigo
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Posted in Poetry, Union Lake MI., tagged A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A Memory of my Youth, 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', Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Union Lake Mi., Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on June 14, 2012|
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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|
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Picture couresy of Bing
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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.
Read Full Post »
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Posted in Uncategorized, 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 Memory of my Youth, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on February 25, 2011|
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Why did it take this long
to discover how much I love you?
All those days and nights are gone now.
I could have shared that time with you more deeply than I did.
Kisses rendered with soul, instead of obligation.
Why did not share my fears with you?
Had I gotten to the place, that fear of being a fool,
was more important, than sharing my soul with you?
I say to you, my friend, remember this,
“If love sits next to you each day,
render to that love,
praise and appreciation each day.”
In so doing,
your days will not be filled with regrets,
as my days are now filled,
with spent sorrow.
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