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"Our Dance" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns" (Former winning poem in a Collin County, Texas writing contest)
Posted in "Rainbows Amidst Storms" Second Published Book, First Place Winning Poem in Collin Country Texas' Poetry Contest, Poetry, Winning Texas' Poetry, tagged McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, Poetry Books Profits Go to Charity in McKinney Texas, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award, Winning Texas Poetry on April 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“In The End, Evil Defeats Itself” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Overcoming Evil Curses from Past Relationships, Overcoming Evil in One's Life, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "In The End Evil Defeats Itself" a new poem by internation poet John J. Rigo, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, My enemies have been defeated, Poetry, Political Poetry, The Lord protects me from my enemies, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“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.”
"If I Were God" (Easter Poem #2) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in A God Poem, Easter Poem #2 by John J. Rigo, tagged A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Poem by John J. Rigo featuring one of his original paintings., A Published McKinney Texas Poet, Another Easter Poem by McKinney Texas' Poet John J. Rigo, Poem, Poem "If I Were God" by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, poem about God, Poetry on April 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
1959 Painting by John J. Rigo, Titled, “Mother’s Sorrow”
Question? copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Has Your Journey been the same as mine?, How we fool ourselves when it comes to "Friends.", Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Is my Journey also yours?, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“The Gift of a Stranger’s Smile” (Revised) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in A Poem that asked the question: Are there Angels on the Earth?, Are There Angels on the Earth?, Are there Angels on the Earth? A question from a Texas' Poet, Dedicated to Patti and Bill Lol, Do Angels Visit the Earth?, Poetry, Poetry From McKinney Texas, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, Texas' Poetry, tagged A Poem about Angels?, Angels on the Earth?, Are there Angels on the Earth?, CrunchBase, IBook, iPad, IPhone, IPod Touch, ITunes, Poetry, Texas on April 16, 2014| 5 Comments »
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It was one of those days that nothing seemed to be going right.
My mind filled with racing thoughts
going different ways
Questions, questions with seemly no answers
as I pushed through the crowd
of wherever I was going.
Suddenly in my own world
I looked up
and there you were
passing me ever so quickly.
The smile that you gave me took my breath away.
A stranger’s smile in a maddening world.
There was such kindness in that smile of yours.
The warmest of feelings overcame me.
Peace and Joy was brought to my racing heart.
Long after you were gone
I tried to remember
what you looked like.
Were your eyes Blue or Brown?
All that remained in my mind’s eye
was the memory of that very special and endearing smile.
A smile that brought a smile to my own lips.
With a nod of my head
I gave thanks and appreciation
for this gift from a stranger.
Long after this time
a strange thought came to my mind.
Could angels be walking this earth
to remind each of us
that love can be
the gift of the day?
“Re-Run” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Passion Never Dies, Remembering the Passion of Youth, Silver-headed men never Die, The Flame of Youth Never Dies in Elder men, tagged Airline, Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas, God, Lord, Old Men are still young men in mind, Passion, Poem, Poetry, relationships, Remembering our Youth., Texas, The Flame of Passion never dies, United States, Wisdom and Youth on April 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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"I Will Never Be Far Away" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Poem from "Roses Amidst Thorns" first poetry book by John J. Rigo, Poetry, Winner of Collin County Texas Poetry Award, tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Poetry, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on April 5, 2014| 3 Comments »
I will never be far away
no matter where you are.
My heart will always be with you.
Never will you have to seek
to find me
for I will always be
as close as your heart.
There is a special place
for you and me
a place that will never go away.
A place where each day is made for you and me.
A place where each day becomes an eternal string of pearls
as we love and laugh through each setting sun.
Rising together each morning
with a song upon our lips
singing of our love for each other.
Through this eternity
and all others
to follow.
"I Broke Your Heart" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo future book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in A Broken Heart, A Christmas-centered poem by John J. Rigo, A Poem by John J. RIgo dealing with a Broken Heart, A Poem in Remembering a Broken Heart by John J. Rigo, tagged A Poem dealing with a Broken Heart, Arts, breakups, Breakups and the Pain Associated with, Literature, Online Writing, Poetry, relationships, Romance, Stories and Thoughts, Texas on April 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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"My Gift" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in One of John J. Rigo's popular poems, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, McKinney Texas home of a local international poet, Poetry on April 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »
My gift to you is neither gold or silver.
Diamonds can never hold the light of this gift.
Pearls will will never glow beyond the of this gift.
It is everlasting and eternal.
Within the gift is enclosed the song of angels.
Another part of the gift is the gentle breath of God
given in love to his creatures.
In many ways this gift has life within it
as it changes and grows.
My only valued possession of priceless value is this gift.
I give you this gift freely without restraint.
Beyond death it will always be yours.
I give thee my love my love.
"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 Another poem from the "Master Series of Poetry" by John J. Rigo, Lord Guide my Life, One of Seven Poems of the "Master Series" by John J. Rigo, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Arts, Forgiveness, God, Master, Poetry, relationships, Sea of Galilee, Texas on April 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“One of Seven Poems of “The Master‘s Series of Poetry.”
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