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In Memory of Paul M. Yeager of McKinney, Texas "If I Should Die Before You" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in "Rainbows Amidst Storms" Second Published Book, In Memory of Paul Yeager of McKinney Texas, tagged 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, In Memory of Paul Yeager of McKinney Texas, One of the last of true American hero's Paul Yeager of McKinney Texas, The passing of Paul Yeager of McKinney Texas on October 20, 2011| 2 Comments »
Last night, my dear friend Paul Yeager of McKinney, Texas passed away. Paul was one of the last true American war hero’s who served unselfishly the McKinney, Texas’ community for many years. Reference this link: http://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/detail.php?id=6218 This poem is dedicated to his family:
If I should die before you
I will await you on a silver beach
with a golden sun.
If I should die before you
time will not move
until your steps are heard behind me.
I will know it is you.
I will hear your eternal breath
your low laughter as you approach
to join me.
If I should die before you
on the most perfect of days
together we will watch the waves
the breakers making only the most
perfect of patterns.
It will be a world that never has a bad day
on a silver beach
with a golden sun
in a special place
for you and me.
“‘Red, White and Blue,” A Poem, and Personal Story, Dedicated to 9-11″ copyright 9-11-2001 John J. Rigo, poem selection from “Rainbows Amidst Storms”
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The following poem was written on the afternoon of 9-11. It relates to the sorrow and pain of our country losing loved ones in a senseless killing of innocence in the deaths of 2,973.
“Red, White and Blue” copyright 9-11-2001 John J. Rigo
Red, White and Blue are the colors before me on this day.
It will be a day remembered by numbers used to summon help.
Nine, One and One, bring only the recall of white dust,
rock, and twisted steel in a sea of sorrow.
Can these tears wash away the pain
that this day brings?
Tears shed for those we love and are no more.
I cry out for my Brothers and Sisters in the depth of pain
that befalls their hearts.
Could there be a greater sin,
then a day so dark?
I think not.
I pray for peace, comfort, and hope,
for the souls rejoined with my Lord this day.
Red, White and Blue,
I cling to thee for hope, peace,
and healing in Thee.
For Thou are the only One,
Who can bring sense to this gruesome day of pain.
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Personal Story: I was born and raised in New York City. My younger, and only brother, Richard Rigo of Smithtown, New York worked as a building engineer within blocks of ground zero. He commuted every day to his building in the city from Smithtown.
On the morning of the attacks, my concern was for his safety. Blessfully, he was on his way to work when the attacks began. He returned home safely.
"I Seek Not" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
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"A Memorial Day Poem" copyright 2009, Revised, John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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"Words Upon My Stone" excerpt from "Roses Amidst Thorns" copyright 2005 by John J. Rigo
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"Perfect Love" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
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