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.
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"My Gift" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged 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, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Poetry on April 25, 2012| 2 Comments »
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.
"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."Her Eyes Were Also Brown" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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"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.
“I Understand Your Pain” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, A broken heart by mckinney poet john j rigo, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A new poem by international poet John J. Rigo, 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', I understand your pain, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award on April 14, 2012| 4 Comments »
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“Heaven Will Not Be A Crowded Place” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in A Picture of Heaven?, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Heaven Will Not Be A Crowded Place., Poetry, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, To my neighbors in Eldorado of McKinney Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, What is Heaven?, What will Heaven be Like?, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest, You cannot always pick your neighbors on April 12, 2012| 2 Comments »
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"The Warrior King and the Messenger" copyright 2012 Rewrite John J. Rigo, A Texas Commentary
Posted in Poetry, tagged A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A new poem by a McKinney Texas' poet, A new poem by international poet John J. Rigo, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Controlling Public Opinion On the Net, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry on April 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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“How am I to trust the wisdom of your king
who sends you with this message
if he hides his real name behind a false one?”
He went on further in his discourse by saying,
“Does your king lack courage.
Does he not have the backbone of a man
or is he really a woman
hiding behind a man’s name
who claims to be a king?”
The king then had his soldiers remove
the servant from his presence.
The servant’s head was cut off
before the sun set upon that day.
Each day I am constantly amazed
by the many web sites and forum boards
that carry postings of individuals
who use cover names out of fear
instead of their own real names.
How can one take any of these postings seriously
when the posters hide behind a mask?
For all we know
it can be a simple program on a computer
somewhere generating all these postings
across the net in an attempt
to control public opinion.
“It’s The Sadness That Takes Us Out” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, selection from upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A new poem from upcoming "Passion Amidst Apathy", A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Poetry, The sadness of old age., Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 10, 2012| 2 Comments »
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“Is Our Lives A Cosmic Joke?” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A Memory of my Youth, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Poetry, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 9, 2012| 10 Comments »
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"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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