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"The Myth of Perfection" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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"Us" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Thorns"
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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.
"The Master Speaks of God’s Love" copyright 2008 (Revised) John J. Rigo upcoming poetry 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 »
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?
"If I Must Go, and You Will Stay" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A Poem for Veterans Day November 11th 2009, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet, If I must go and you will stay, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award on March 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
If I must go
and you will stay.
If it be
but a little while.
I take with me
the feel of your lips
upon mine.
The smell of your hair.
The gentle sound of your breathe.
The yearning press of your body
against mine.
Hold the belief
my dear one
that this earth
will fall away.
In so doing
will eternity
be our forever
home.
"If I Could Create The Perfect Poem" copyright 2009 (Revised) John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
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