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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

					

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

					

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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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“Often I Think of You” copyright 2005 (Revised), John J. Rigo, “Rainbows Amidst Storms” Book II of the Amidst Series of Poetry Books

					

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Often I think of you


in the time of our youth


when it was just us.


 


Sunshine glowed when we were together.


The grief of our former lives made us a pair.


Then our lives were simpler.


Filled with few things


but rich in much love.


 


Sometimes I wonder if you think of me on occasion.


Did you put aside as I have


the separation of our love


the anger


the hurt


that we both suffered?


 


Beauty is in those memories.


The thoughts of us at that time


are sweeter and more beautiful


when they cross my mind.


 


In daydreams of simpler times


my thoughts question where you are now.


Did you find happiness?


Did you have the children 


that we never had?


 


Although many years have passed


I sent to you my love from a former time


with blessings for your happiness.


 


I also send my wish and hope


that in the eternity to come


we will meet as loving friends.


Until then 


often will I think of you.


 


 

					
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“I Will Never Be Loved Like That Again” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

					Posted in Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , ,  on May 14, 2013|
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The realization brought a choking to my throat.


My eyes swelled in tears.


The realization came to me fully


that I will never be loved like that again.


 


The youthful memory of having a woman look at me like that again.


The reflection of a hero in her eyes.


Reflected also in the shining armor of a knight.


 


Ah sweet memories


if only the taste of those kisses


could return again,


would I know again


the joy of love.


 


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“No Need to Fear” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

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I awoke as from my normal sleep


I had died in the night while asleep.


I had no fear


I was at peace.


 


My spiritual body no longer had pain


That nagging toothache was gone


I still had a body of sorts


It was pure energy ever-growing.


 


My field of vision was three sixty


not just forward and to the side.


I could see all around me.


 


I was in a land of beauty


that my former body


would not have been able to tolerate


the radiance of its sheer beauty


would have crashed a physical body. 


 


From afar a white silvery figure approached


It was my Lord in robes of flowing enegy.


His spiritual hand reached for mine.


 


With a gentle tug


He remarked,


“Come….we are going Home.” 


 

					
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A Banner Day, “Over 38,000 Hits” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, Texas’ Poet

					

					Posted in A Banner Christmas Holiday Day with Over 34000 hits!, A Banner Day of 37000 hits, A Great WordPress Poetry Site, A Texas' Poetry Site at 36000 hits, Poetry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  on May 10, 2013|
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As of May 10th, 2013, the “Texas‘ Poetry Site” reached another milestone of 38,000 plus hits.  My deepest thanks and appreciation to the WordPress family, and all those who share my spiritual poetry work, as well as my Texas’ Commentary posts regarding my new communities in Henderson County, Texas, Eustace, Texas, Gun Barrel City, Texas and the Nation. 

					
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"The Master Speaks of God’s Love" copyright 2008 (Revised) John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

					

					Posted in Poetry, Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , ,  on May 9, 2013|
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“………..pointing to a star”


 


 


The night sky was a deep black with blazing stars


over the Master and His disciples


this particular night along the sea of Galilee.


It was a time of quiet contemplation of the beauty of God’s work.


 


Within the group of His disciples


one disciple had a troubling question.


With reverence he approached the Master with his question.


“Does God’s Love for us have bounds when remembering our sins in His Eternal Memory?” 


asked the disciple quietly as to not disturb the other men in the group.


 


The Master lifted His Head toward the night sky 


and pointed His finger to a bright star saying, 


“As you look upon the stars in the night sky


many have long changed in form


and are no more.  


 


The distance is so great in the travel of that light 


that we still see those suns prior to their changing of form.  


So it is in the breath of God’s Love for us 


it is also beyond the width


depth and height of such distances from us.


 


Since His Love for us is unconditional 


so is His memory of our sins.


In asking His forgiveness of our sins 


their memory no longer exists in eternity.”


So spoke that night


the Master of My Life. 

					
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“Last Wish” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

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A Sunrise each morning reminds me of all the blessings the Lord has rendered me.
A Sunrise each morning reminds me of all the blessings the Lord has rendered me.


It is the quest of a man


to find out who he truly is.


My journey has been long


and difficult.


 


I found love many times.


I lost love many times.


Joy and pain were always


the same.


 


The truth is


we will take nothing with us.


Our flesh quickly becoming


the dust of dunes.


 


I ask forgiveness


to all that I might have hurt


in my journey.


 


I can only hope


that somehow along the way


by example and deed


I have helped others


in their own journey’s.


 


I like you struggled


each day in trying to overcome


the weaknesses of being a human.


 


In remembering me.


Read my words.


Walk briefly in my shoes.


Known that


I finally found


myself.

					
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“The Judgement of Our Gifts” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

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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?

					
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