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"The Connection" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in Poem, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , on June 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Courtesy of my.opera.com

 
 
We knew immediately
that there was something
very special between us. 
It happened in the first moment
our eyes met and our hands touched. 
 
We reached into our minds
within the same second
for a prior memory of us. 
The memory was a distant eternal calling
of another time and dimension. 
 
We both knew
it was not of this time
in this space
in this moment.
 
Both of our eyes wanted
to turn away in embarrassment 
as our faces flushed
in the awkwardness of the moment. 
 
A warm recalling passion
overtook our thoughts.  
We mouthed our formal greetings 
like children at play.
 
Our voices slightly breaking
in forming the words 
of our greeting. 
 
An instant heat played upon our lips 
created electricity in our hands touching. 
We knew in that very moment 
an eternity of prior lovers 
had been before
this moment in time.
 
Without reason
for the meeting to linger 
we regretfully broke
the magic that bound us. 
Where we meant
to be rejoined again?

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"What Is The Secret Key To Eternal Life?" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy" The Seventh poem of the Master’s Series

Posted in Lord Guide my Life, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , on June 20, 2012| 4 Comments »

 
 

“One of Seven Poems of “The Master’s Series of 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 this day.

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"Often, I Think Of You" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"

Posted in Poetry, Union Lake MI., tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on June 14, 2012| 1 Comment »

Courtesy of nzwomansweekly.co.nz

  
 
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.
 
Somethimes 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
and did you find happiness?
Did you have the children
that we never had?
 
Althought many years have passed
I send to you my love from a former time
with blessing 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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“Baby Rabbits Cannot Swim in Pools” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Saving a Small Rabbit, tagged , , , , , on June 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »

 
 

“Baby Rabbits Cannot Swim in Pools” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, Texas’ Poet

My Baby Rabbit standing in front of home door to say “Thank You” this morning on June 14th 2012.

 
 
 
It was both sad and latter became
a joyful blessing
when I found out
baby rabbits cannot swim in pools.
 
Yesterday I lost one baby rabbit in my pool
while happily I was able to save
a second baby rabbit
who jumped into my pool.
 
The first one I never saw enter the pool
it was too late to save her
when I saw her body floating in the water.
 
The second one shot pass me latter in the afternoon
while I was mowing my back yard.
She headed for the pool water.
 
I quickly grabbed my leaf scoop
and pulled her out of the water
before she went down for the count. 
 
I was filled with joy in seeing her
run happily to the golf course behind my home.
There is no greater joy
than saving a life
no matter how small it is.
 
Early the next morning
she was happily
eating grass in my yard.
She latter in the morning
came to my front door
to say “Thank You.”
 
Such is the same
in our lifepaths.
We cannot save all those
who cross our paths.
Still the one we save
can be
the most precious.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Diamond Mines Beneath Our Feet” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, forthcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poetry, tagged , on June 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Courtesy of fodblessings.com

 
 
Much is said in life about Blessings.
Especially when we make major decisions in life
with our emotions rather than our spiritual side.
 
We then walk many times
past the diamond mines
beneath our very feet.
 
It is the desire of our Lord
for us to find happiness and joy
in this world.
 
Trust in the Lord
to lead you to the Diamond Mines
of his Love beneath
your very feet.

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"The Lord Is Always There For Me" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in Poem, Poetry, The Lord is Always there for Me., tagged , , on June 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Courtesy of gencoabogados.com

 
The Lord is always there for me.
When the darkest of days
overcame me
the Lord taught me patience.
 
He rendered me courage
and finally brought
sunshine back into my life.
 
The Lord is always there for me.
When sorrow broke my heart
in the lost of a loved one
He spoke gently to me of
the eternity before me.
 
An eternity to be rejoined again
with my lost love.
The Lord is always there for me.
 
When all those who I counted as my friends
turned from me
the Lord stood firm in His Love for me.
 
He taught me that heaven would not be
a crowded place
but a place filled with all those
of good heart with a beautiful soul
who always loved me.
.
The Lord is always there for me.
What a love I truly have in Jesus
in the Lord always being there
for me.

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“In The End, Evil Defeats Itself” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2012| 3 Comments »

“The Lord Defeats my Enemies Thru Michael who brings Death and Destruction to their doors…..Bless the Lord’s name, be in awe in the power of his angel.”

 
 
My Brothers and Sisters
one belief to remember
is in the end
Evil defeats itself.
 
Once Evil was part of the heavenly Good.
In falling from the Sight of God
did Evil still have great power.
Never will this power
overcome Good.
 
Should Evil come upon you
believe in the Lord.
Have Faith in the Lord.
 
Love the Lord with all your being.
Patience
with prayer
will destroy Evil.
 
I know this to be true.
Praise and Glory to my Lord
and God.
 

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"Life Has It’s Moments" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming Book III, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

Posted in Poetry, tagged , on June 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Courtesy of quotepicture.net

 
 
 
I awoke with a start this A.M.
One thirty in the morning
like it was getting up time.
My mind reviewed my life
in what seemed a ten minute review.
 
I realized that my happiness
was not an on going thing
but living each day with punches
of emotion from time to time.
Flashes of awareness of time
coming to a dimming light.
 
I thought of shopping
at the grocery store
the other day.
The dark haired young lady
a black sweater
jeans and flowing
black hair.
 
Passing me in the aisle
both of us
avoiding the other’s eyes
afraid to confront the other
in passing.
 
At the last moment
we looked at each other.
Her face flashed into an
explosion of a smile toward me.
All I could do
was sheepishly
smile back.
 
I thought,
“What is this old fart
smiling at this beautiful
young woman
what does she see in me
to bring such a smile?”
 
Perhaps she saw
the ghost of my youth passing.
At that moment
I thought
“Life has it’s moments
flashes of insight coated in
sheer delight and happiness
a sliver of time
in our daily lives.”   

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“True Forgiveness” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Poetry, tagged , , , , , on June 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »

 
 

Courtesy of jennfrancesca.blogspot.com

It was a long time ago that I hear this story about “Forgiveness.”
It was said that when we ask God for forgiveness
then all memory of our sin is totally removed from the memory of God.
 
What a beautiful thought
to think that the creator of everything
can wipe His Eternal Mind of all memory of our transgressions
once we seek His forgiveness.
 
Each day of my life
I am constantly amazed
in how many claim to follow the Lord.
 
Yet in their daily actions
as so-called Christians
their hearts are not truly sincere.
 
Remember this day
to be the Christian you claim to be.
When the one closest to you reviews their past in conversation
please do not take joy in reminding them of their past sins.
 
If God can forgive and forget
then you should also be able to do the same.

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“Regrets at the End of the Journey” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Posted in Looking back at a life of Regrets, tagged , , on June 5, 2012| 2 Comments »

 
 

Courtesy of lifeas5.com…… “Looking Back at our Journey”

One can not have lived close
to three-quarters of a century 
without looking back.
 
On this day I found myself looking back
at my own journey.
I believe no human can have lived a full life
without regrets.
 
There is a certain unfairness to life.
Wisdom seems to be the gift of the elderly.
It seemed lost to me in my own youth.
 
I am not proud to reveal
that I have known many woman in my life.
Many of them I did love
in my youthful way.
 
As I recall them in my own life
I look upon them
in my memories
with a giving and gentle heart.
 
I have learned in life 
we will only have one true love.
A love that accepted us
as we were.
Loved us totally
without a reserve held.
 
If we let that person
slip thru our fingers
it becomes a sorrow………….
we will always carry.
 
It is down the road that
our lack of wisdom becomes
clear to us in our choices in life.
 
Wherever you may be my Love
this day
know that I still Love you
in my heart and mind.
 
I wish you
Love
Happiness
Joy
Peace
from a far-away shore.

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