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"The Power Of His Love" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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"If I Could Speak the Right Words" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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"My Gift" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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My gift to you is neither gold or silver.
Diamonds can never hold the light of this gift.
Pearls will will never glow beyond the of this gift.
It is everlasting and eternal.
Within the gift is enclosed the song of angels.
Another part of the gift is the gentle breath of God
given in love to his creatures.
In many ways this gift has life within it
as it changes and grows.
My only valued possession of priceless value is this gift.
I give you this gift freely without restraint.
Beyond death it will always be yours.
I give thee my love my love.
"There Are Many Doors" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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He stood quietly in the room.
His voice though low in tone
seemed to rock the air about Him.
The words were gentle and with love.
Pointing to the doorway,
He said, “There are many doors to eternity
any doorway can be the right doorway to enter
if entered with love and faith in God.
He will guide you and protect you in your travels.
First you must learn to give complete
and unselfish love to Him.
Second you must render complete faith in your Lord
for whatever befalls you
the Lord will stand at your side
and you shall overcome,”
so spoke
the Master of my life.
"Lord, What Does Thou Desire for the Rest of My Life?" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, tagged A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, 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, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Poetry, Poetry Books Profits Go to Charity in McKinney Texas, profits assist the "homeless cause" in the state of 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 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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"It Was My Sweet Jesus" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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“The Gift of a Stranger’s Smile” (Revised) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Poetry, Poetry From McKinney Texas, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, Texas' Poetry, tagged 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 Poem about Angels walking the Earth, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet, McKinney Texas, My favorite Poem in Celebration of my Birthday, Poetry, Poetry from McKinney Texas, texas poetry, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on March 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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It was one of those days that nothing seemed to be going right.
My mind filled with racing thoughts
going different ways
Questions, questions with seemly no answers
as I pushed through the crowd
of wherever I was going.
Suddenly in my own world
I looked up
and there you were
passing me ever so quickly.
The smile that you gave me took my breath away.
A stranger’s smile in a maddening world.
There was such kindness in that smile of yours.
The warmest of feelings overcame me.
Peace and Joy was brought to my racing heart.
Long after you were gone
I tried to remember
what you looked like.
Were your eyes Blue or Brown?
All that remained in my mind’s eye
was the memory of that very special and endearing smile.
A smile that brought a smile to my own lips.
With a nod of my head
I gave thanks and appreciation
for this gift from a stranger.
Long after this time
a strange thought came to my mind.
Could angels be walking this earth
to remind each of us
that love can be
the gift of the day?
“The Judgement of Our Gifts” 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 McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A new poem by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, 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, Are you prepared for your last judgement?, Gifts, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Meeting our Last Judgement, Our last judgement, Poetry, Sharing our gifts, The Judgement of Our Gifts, The Last Judgement, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, What awaits us upon Death, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on February 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
One day
We will walk the path of light.
Unsure if our Lord will be pleased with us.
Will we be met with an embrace of Love
or will we see disappointment in the Face of our Saviour?
Least we forget the gifts of our Lord.
Will we be judged
on how we shared His gifts?
"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.
“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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