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"A Conversation about Life and Death" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"

Posted in A Blessed Easter to All from John J. Rigo Texas' Commentator, One poem of Seven of the "Masters Series of Poems", Poetry, tagged , , , , , , , on June 7, 2013| 1 Comment »

 
 

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The Master‘s hands were strong and hard
from years of work as a carpenter
just like his father.
 
The creation of His hands had a gentle quality
such as the toy camel and shepherd
He was crafting this night.
 
His sister had begged Him to make a toy for her child.
With love and humor He worked several nights.
In the back of the villa the room was small and cramped
making the carving difficult as the oil lamp light flickered.
 
Entering the doorway with a quiet sweep of the door blanket
came His sister’s oldest son.
Many questions burned in the mind
of this young man on this night.
 
Quietly he approached the Master
so as to not disturb His carving.
The young man whispered,
“Master do you have time to speak with me?”
 
Gently and with love the Master set the little wooden carving
aside and reached for the boy’s shoulder saying,
“What is troubling you this night
son of my sister?”
 
The boy replied,
“I am afraid about death
and where I will go when I die
since no one alive
has ever been to the place that dead people go
and returned
how am I to know what to expect?”
 
With patience and the deepest of kindness
toward the concerns of the young man
the Master spoke,
“Telling humanity of the world beyond death
would be like explaining
the sight of sunrise or sunset to a person
who had always been blind.”
 
He further explained,
“Beyond our lifetime is a world inconceivable
to the senses of man
beyond every gift rendered in this world around us. 
It is a world of being
in the midst of eternal love
and never fearing again.
 
It is knowing light beyond any light
we now know of in this world.
It is never being alone again
but cherished in the arms of a mother.
 
So will it be in the arms of our God
forever in eternal love
peace and happiness.”
So He spoke to me
the Master of my life.  
 

					
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“The Greatest Poem of All Time” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, Texas Commentator and Poet

					

					Posted in The Greatest Poem of the Ages, tagged , , , , , , , ,  on June 3, 2013|
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It is my belief that every poet in their lifetime, wishes to write that one poem, that is unforgettable through the ages.  As one who writes poetry as a hobby, as part of my non-profit charity work, I am no exception.  To me the greatest poem ever written was “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann in 1927.  Another example of this poem beside the above can be found on: http://www.fleurdelis.com/desiderata.htm  It is my hope this poem in its reading will bring extra light to your day.





		
	
					
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"Words Upon My Stone" excerpt from "Roses Amidst Thorns" copyright 2005 by John J. Rigo

					

					Posted in Poetry, tagged , , , , , , ,  on May 31, 2013|
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Arlington
Courtesy of Arlington


Someone asked me once


what I wanted to be


when I finally grew up.


 


I said to them, “Let me be a poet


with words that are never forgotten


in my journey of life.


 


Let my journey be one of joy 


discovered in sorrow


to all of those who read my words.


 


When death finally enters my door


a special note upon my stone


I request be placed in memory of me


upon an earth that I visited


for a short time.


 


Let the words in simple chiseled letters


read thusly, ‘He was not a simple man


for God did not make him so.


He only wanted to be simply known


as a poet.'”


 


 




 




 


 

					
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“I Believe In America” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

					Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,  on May 29, 2013|
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I believe in America.


Land where my heart lives.


It is a land of accomplished dreams.


A land of courage.


A land that accepts all comers.


A land that gives hope to us all.


 


America overcomes all those who attempt


to bring evil to her shores.


America is the beacon of freedom to the world.


 


America is my land.


America is my home.


Keep America strong.


Impeach Obama.


 


If you do not love 


America


please leave her.


 

					
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“Realization II” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

					Posted in The Realities of Old Age, tagged , , , , , ,  on May 28, 2013|
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Proposed Book Jacket for upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” by John J. Rigo


It was a like a double slap to my soul


when the full realization came to me this morning.


The best parts of my life are behind me.


It was now the reality


it was all downhill now.


  


From this point


it will be the aging process taking  its toll.


Sickness, pain, grieve, sorrow will be common daily friends.


Many medical professionals will call this a state of depression


while I consider that one should be mature to stand up to a reality check.


 


The greatest gift that I can hope to maintain


is the gift of my memory of time in recalling my life.


The times that I felt I was truly loved.


Loved to a depth beyond just words.


It seem the word “Love” is carelessly used by many.


 


I have found myself in a place


that the greatest peace comes to me


when I am totally alone with my God.


Speaking with Him


as my closest friend


brings me great comfort.


 


There has been more disappointments in my life


with those who claim to be “Men of God.”


I now look at my experiences with organized religion


as another form of cosmic joke on humans.


 


It is all about buildings and the ego’s of their care-takers. 


A mistaken belief drilled into the minds of individuals


that our God awaits in some ego-centered church structure.


Nothing could be further from truth in our Loving Lord’s plans for us.


 


I have now come to the realization that organized religion’s goal


is to separate us from our loving bond with God.


Churches are places of the world


not places in time and space 


that strengthens our relationship with God.


 


I pray each day


for more wisdom to know my Lord.


I now know that blessed wisdom


lies within my own being.


 


At this point in my life


I must take more time to listen


to the whispered words of my best friend


and companion.


That spirit……….


…………. is…. my Lord and God. 

					
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“Memories of Us are Few” Memorial Day in May 2013, copyright 2013, John J. Rigo, Texas Commentator

					

					Posted in A Texas' Commentary, After Veterans Day 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County Texas, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,  on May 26, 2013|
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John J. Rigo’s name on the Veterans War Memorial in Mabank, Texas


John J. Rigo’s name on Veterans War Memorial in Mabank, Texas


As a senior, I know there is not unlimited time in my life to be in this world.  I believe we all want to leave some part of us in the world.  Something beside a tomb stone in a forgotten grave yard some place.  Perhaps the kind of grave yard where the tomb stone lays flat on the ground.  A place where machines run across huge expanses of tomb stones while mowing.


I am proud to say, there is a place marked for me.  It is a memorial of beauty in an East Texas town of Mabank, Texas.  The memorial is a salute to perhaps, some of the happinest days of my life.  It was my four years of active duty in the Air Force.  Knowing that this place exists where my name is among those who have served our country with honor, brings me a truly wonderful peace. 


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“It Is A Given” copyright 2013 John J. RIgo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

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Courtesy of thefallenknight.com "I have become a weary knight tired of battle." 
Courtesy of thefallenknight.com
“I have become a weary knight tired of battle.”




 


It is a given in life


people in general


if given enough time


will disappoint you.


 


Every day


it happens in love


it happens in friendships


the hurt of a broken promise


the disappointment of a thoughtless act.


 


There seems to be more of these misdeeds


in this day and age of 2013.


I am not sure if it is something in the food.


Perhaps in the water we are drinking.


 


I find myself getting disgusted


with people as a whole.


I am having less of a desire to share.


 


One thing is for sure


Heaven will not be


a crowded place.


 


 


 


 

					
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“Realization III” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

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“Bring Love and Joy to my World.” Courtesy of bringlaughter.com


It was the weight of a huge boulder upon my heart


crushing the very soul of my spirit from my body.


It was the realization that I was not loved.


 


Without Love in our lives


we are just walking pieces of flesh


without joy


without laughter


without peace.


 


my mind reached back


to memories of when I was loved.


Wrapped in these thoughts


I was able to regain my breath


I pulled death away from my body.


 


I will await another day


with a joy of anticipation


that my future bride 


awaits me 


in the future 


before me.


  


This hope gives me 


strength to face 


another day


without the love


I so desperately need


in my life.   

					
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"Dreams of Revelations" copyright 2009, John J. Rigo, A lost poem recovered that will be found in upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

					

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Courtesy of jillmariemasibag.wordpress.com


I awoke this morning,


with the warmth, taste, and smell of my dreams,


still lingering upon my body.


My lips were still moving in formed words,


of forgiveness, on my part,


with a request for forgiveness of those,


whose warmth I felt upon me.


 


I awoke with a joy,


and a sadness,


beyond words to describe.


I felt the need to tell of this dream,


this past night.


 


It was a dream of forgiveness,


forgiveness of the past.


A rejoining of old loves,


long gone from today,


but not forgotten.


The joy of reuniting was pure,


and without hurt.


The embraces were real.


The words of happiness real.


 


There was no bitterness,


other than the sweetness of memories from the past.


We had long forgiven each other,


for our past hurts.


Hurts rendered,


by our own lacking of thought.


 


The joy of the moment,


was all that was important.


I fought to hold on to those moments.


I did not want to let them go.


Moments of love, happiness,


revisited from days past.


 


Is this what love and happiness is all about,


in its reincarnation from the past?


Is this what the past-over in death,


to another life, is all about?


 


A new life with forgiveness,


behind us, and only joy before us?


If it is so, then I face death with hope and joy.


No longer will I have,


the dark fear that use to follow me.


 


Thank you Lord,


for giving me insight this day,


from the visits of my night.


I face this new day,


seeking new signs,


of my Lord’s Love for me. 


 


 


 


 


    

					
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“I Think of You More Than Ever” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

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courtesy of maniacworld.com




 


I think of you more than ever.


Yesterday was a bad day in my life.


I clung desperatedly to memories of you.


 


I remembered in deep detail


our first real time together


when we first kissed.


 


O how I prayed to be returned


to that moment in my life.


Truly knowing what I know now.


We would be together today.


 


Perhaps second chances


are the gifts of our afterlife.


If after death 


my fondest wish


is granted by my Lord.


 


Let that moment return


with me in your arms again.


Let my lips return to that


moment that my lips met yours.


At last a chance 


to make my life


right again. 

					
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