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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 July 10, 2012| 1 Comment »

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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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“Sweet Memories” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poetry, tagged on June 16, 2012| 1 Comment »

 
 

Courtesy of movie “Casino Royale”

There are times lately
that loneliness fills a gaping hole in my being.
I cannot explain it
it is like a rolling wave of tears
attempting to crush me.
 
I find myself fighting the darkness
that seems to fill the moment.
I am an empty cup seeking
the sweet wine of Love.
 
Even though I am around those
who speak the words of Love
I do not feel the warmth and joy
of Love as I remember it.
 
It is at those times
that my mind recalls in vivid detail
joyful times of love in my life.
 
I am blessed in being able
to recall those memories.
Without them perhaps
I would stop existing.
 
Last night a dream
entered my sleep.
I do not know who she was.
I was walking alone and she came up
beside me and grabbed my hand.
 
Her words were simple.
She told me she loved me
and just wanted to be with me.
 
We stopped walking
she turned toward me
placed her hands around my neck
and kissed me.
 
That kiss brought back
feelings I do not remember
having in a long, long time.
 
Sweet Memories
sweet dreams
I await your return
in another day.
 
 
 
 

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“Praising My Enemies” copyright 2012, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poems, tagged , , , , on May 31, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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It was sometime ago that a man
who I thought well of
praised a couple that are my sworn enemies.
He is a public official of many years in my community.
 
If he is like many politicians in my community
he will be shocked that I vote for his opponent this May.
One would think he would finally learn
after almost twenty-seven year in office
that one can not always walk the fence in politics.
 
So my once dear friend it would do good to remember
that when one’s sworn enemies are related by you
as your…….. good friends
you have now become…….no longer……..my friend.

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"A Soldier’s Farewell" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns

Posted in McKinney Texas' Memorial Day 2012, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged , , , , , , , , , on May 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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It is time to say goodbye.

I can see my sadness in your eyes.

Is this the goodbye kiss that will aways 

be in your memory?

 

 

Press closer to me

imprint my soul with your being.

Please do not look into my eyes

the sadness will always be there

until we are one again

in our happiness. 

 

 

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"We Only Come This Way…Once" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"

Posted in "Rainbows Amidst Storms" Second Published Book, Poems, Poetry, tagged , on May 23, 2012| 2 Comments »

 
 
 

“The gift is ourselves” line from poem, Amidst Series of Poetry Books by John J. Rigo

We only come this way…once
with only one gift
to give to others.
The gift is ourselves.
 
Without payment or reward
we give our all for some cause
more worthy than self.
What could be a finer or more treasured gift?
 
In giving we are passing on the greatest of gifts
which was taught by one
a very long time ago.
 
He gave His life to grant eternity for our souls.
His wonderful gift has neither equal nor comparison.
We can only try to reflect His treasure in our own human weakness
by trying to give the gift of our love to humanity.
 
True love in Jesus’s character
is unselfishly placing others
above ourselves. 

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“Fair Weather Friends” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poems, What True Friends Really Are., tagged , , , , , on May 22, 2012| 4 Comments »

 

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Thru Seventy years of life on this world
there has been a few lessons of life
that were difficult to learn.
 
Knowing the difference
between true friendships and Fair Weather Friends
was one of the hardest lessons of all.
 
In  discovering that vast difference in friendships
I believe we live in a form of self-denial
in realizing the differences.
 
I am now painfully aware
that the best friends I ever had
are now long dead.
 
Thank you Lord
for being to me
the friend that no other is.
 
As my Father once related to me
“One could live a lifetime and be able to count
the true friends they would have had
on one hand.”
 
I have been blessed in my lifetime
to have had two of those real friends
with now my Lord
as my constant Third. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"Walk Tenderly On My Dreams" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 19, 2012| 2 Comments »

 

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Walk tenderly on my dreams
for my dreams are me
with my soul exposed.
 
Judge not
the worth of my hopes
nor the possibility of their reality. 
 
If you are without encouraging words
then seal your lips in speaking of my dreams.
 
Are we not without hope
when stripped of our dreams and aspirations?
 
Look to yourself and ask
when were your own dreams scattered against
the rocks of time?
 
Take not your anger
with yourself
against those
who still have hope.

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"The Power Of His Love" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in Poems, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , on May 16, 2012| 2 Comments »

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The Power comes forth.
It is the power of His Love for us.
 
All that one has to do
is believe.
 
All one has to do is believe
in the Power of His Love.
His Love is for all of us.
 
Get on your knees
Thank God
for the Power of His Love.
 
Joy will now be yours.
Your enemies are now dust.
Darkness is no longer your fate.
 
The Light of Eternity and Love
is now yours.

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“Still….I am Haunted by You” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poems, Poetry, tagged , on May 15, 2012| 2 Comments »

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It has been twenty-five years since I last saw you.
Still…..I am haunted by you.
I think it takes many in our lives
to learn about Love.
 
Last night in a dream
you came to me beneath a clean white sheet.
Your long slender body freshly scented
slipped next to me and held me dearly.
 
It was a dream of simple comfort and love.
I felt secured and truly loved.
Sleep as I slept then
has escaped me all these years.
 
Know where you may be this day.
I think of you often
and I remember those days with you.
I wish you well this day. 
 

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"Footprints Upon The Landscape" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in Are we but Footprints in the Sand?, tagged , , , , , , , on May 11, 2010| 1 Comment »

 

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The sand is pushed aside
as my feet are placed upon the landscape.
My footprints quickly disappear
as I move forward in my quest.
 
Blowing winds leave the mark of my path
but for a second
a mark of passing that becomes neither
a longing memory
or a recall by the passing landscape.
 
Are we too
a grain of sand
lost to a moment of time?

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