Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Posts Tagged ‘Poetry’

In reposting my work, my heart always turns back to the poems of the “Master Series,” a group of seven poems demonstrating other aspects of Jesus upon His time on the earth. It is not me that writes but the inspiration of my Lord and Savior that renders these words.[

John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator's avatarTexas Poetry

 
 
On this day
the Master revealed
His greatest gift to mankind.
 
This gift was rendered on a mountain of stone
reflected on a setting sun
to a multitude of many
in one of the many lessons
given to multitudes in those years. 
 
The question
that came toward the end of that day
was, “ Master, what is the greatest gift
that God gives to all of us?”  asked the young
man in the multitude of that day.
 
The Master replied,
“The greatest gift that my Father gives to all
is the secret of Forgiveness.
 
In rendering forgiveness to ones self
and also forgiveness of others
does a sinner reveal
the keys to heaven
and the eternal Love of our Father.
 
Forgiveness assures the eternal love of the Father
and being in the arms of His Love forever.”
So said the Master of my life
on…

View original post 2 more words

Read Full Post »

When one finds the Love of Their Life, the desire to spend your eternity with that individual is a real wish, as well as desire. This poem relates those emotions.

John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator's avatarTexas Poetry

 
 
As I stand before the doorway of death
let the last vision that I will hold
be that of you.
 
Let my soaring soul be forever imprinted
with memories of you.
 
Let not my journey be far
before at last
I am in your arms again.
 
Let my lips be sealed in a kiss from you
bearing witness
to our eternity together.
 

View original post

Read Full Post »

Every one who writes poetry has favorites. I am no different. Following is one of my favorite written poems from 2005. It speaks volumes about my own life to date.

John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator's avatarTexas Poetry

 
 
A ship in the sea of life
riding each wave of life
seeking the warm sun of each day
the beauty of each dream as night falls
is never lost
as  it heads toward the curve
of each horizon.
 
Storms will blow
onward do we flow
in love and courage
by His hand.
 
Tomorrow brings the knowing in His love
the vastness of the ocean
is not so alone.
 
As long as we believe
we will never be alone
for His love
surpasses all of this
this and time beyond
this brief sea of life.          
                                                                                      

 

                                                                                                                                

View original post

Read Full Post »

 
 

Courtesy of asmp.org

Embrace your Youth.
The ticks of time move more quickly
than observed or counted. 
 
Embrace the Love of your Youth.
The embers lose their warm and glow
more quickly than our memories will capture.
 
Embrace the Wisdom 
that is bestowed upon you.
It will carry you
through the dark days
before you.  
 
Curse not your regrets.
They are but markers along the road. 
Regrets render the opportunity
to seek forgiveness.
 
Embrace your Lord
with Love and Worship.
He will Bless you along the road
and to the final place
of His Love for you. 

Read Full Post »

 
 

Courtesy of heavenawaits.wordpress.com

A heart is a terrible thing to waste.
If one comes to you with this offering
do not scoff too quickly.
 
Love is a precious gift.
It is precious to the one who gives love
and very precious to the one who receives it.
 
Do not be hardened to this gift.
Accept this gift with kindness
and tenderness.
 
Love is the joy of life.
Love is the light of life.
Love is the soul of life.
 
Be thankful and gentle
in the receiving of love
even if this love
is not the love you seek.
 
Remember one day
you will be judged as a human.
You will be judged to the degree that you loved.
 
More importantly
how kindly you received love.
Love in its many forms
is God showing
His face to us.
A heart is a terrible thing to waste. 

Read Full Post »

Courtesy photo by Pat Dollins. Taken at Treasure Hunters Roadshow in Placerville.

 
 
I tried to think of a gift
that would be special to you.
A gift of treasure that would endure
thru the days of your life.
 
Would gold and jewels
things that could rust
and turn to dust
in the sands of time
be such a gift?
 
I think not
for the earth holds many trinkets from the ages.
Trinkets buried deeply in the earth
long forgotten of their purpose.
Forgotten of the song they held so long ago.
 
I give thee my words of my heart
that are enclosed within the eternity of my soul.
Eternity with such a gift
that will go beyond the decaying trinkets of the earth.
 
If it is God’s will that death should temporary seperate us
this gift shall be my seal of love
to clothe you in the light of my love
and carry you forward to the day
we shall meet again in the eternity that is before us.
 
It will be a place without pain
hurt or further sorrow for us.
A place where we shall again open the seal of my love.
A place where we will laugh again in joy each day
in the wonder of our love.

Read Full Post »

 

Courtesy of peaceinchrist.wordpress.com

I carved our initials in the Tree of Life.
What value has love in ‘death do us part?’
Is love a flash of light
in the long darkness of night?
 
Flesh to flesh in being born
then death without memory
unable to behold
to recall at will in deep detail.
 
Will thoughts become ashes
that are scattered in a soft wind?
My love to you dearest one
is forever more
upon the Tree of Eternal Life.
 
From the first garden
of eternal promise.
A promise of Love
never lost.
 
Love that is always remembered
in the heart of our Lord
that will never be lost
or forgotten
in the passing of time. 
 

Read Full Post »

Courtesy Diviantart

In the dream

I felt I was truly loved.

I did not know who she was.

A nagging thought

said we had known each other

in another time and place.

She was young.

I was also a young man again.

She was beautiful.

 

She kept on kissing me.

They were deep kisses of passion.

I had not felt like that

in a long, long time.

 

It was a gift from my youth.

It was truly

a beautiful dream.

 

                      

                              

Read Full Post »

 
 
I could feel her eyes upon me
from across the room.
I was in awe.
She was flirting with me.
 
She was in her early twenties. 
Her body
Her very beauty
were beyond words.
 
Her clothes were tight
across her skin amidst
soft flowing hair.
 
Her breasts stood proudly.
Full of promise and ripeness.
Her shorts tight on her thighs. 
 
My manhood stirred me.
A surprise surge of blood
between my legs.
 
I tried to look away
but was drawn to her
deep dark eyes of mystery
attempting to bear
my very soul.
 
She knew I was admiring
her thighs
smooth
strong and tanned
beneath the tight shorts.
 
She slowly opened
and closed her legs
speaking to me from
a distance of desires
yet unfulfilled.
 
I could taste her
from across the room.
Swirling heat assaulted
my senses as I attempted
to look away from her.
 
Upon leaving
She made it a point
to walk by my table
giving me an explosive smile 
with a knowing wink.
 
All I could do
was bow my head
in homage
to a goddess. 
 

Read Full Post »

“The Pillars of Heaven” taken by John J. Rigo on July 15, 2012 at 8:10 p.m. with a Smart phone camera. Taken on Northwood Shores on Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas looking Southwest.

 
 
The skies are keys to Heaven.
Each day as I gaze upon the landscape
I see Signs of what is behind our Heavenly Gate.
 
This evening my eyes beheld the pillars of Heaven.
The Power and Might of the Lord holding each pillar.
An awesome sight of gift to the eyes of a humble human.
 
 

Read Full Post »

« Newer Posts - Older Posts »