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” A Haven of Hope” copyright 2009 by John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” A Dream of a Homeless Shelter for Henderson County in Texas
Posted in A Future Homeless Shelter for Henderson county Texas?, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' Poet, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Dream, Jesus, McKinney Texas, Psychology, Recreation, Social Sciences, Stepfamily, Texas, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award on December 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »
"The Magic Christmas Bells of Florence Street" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Dallas, Holiday, Religion and Spirituality, Stepfamily, Texas on December 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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“Death of a Home” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo, published poetry book, “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in What "Tough Love" is all About., tagged Arts, Christmas, Drug overdose, God, marriage, Online Writing, Poetry, relationships, Stepfamily, Texas on December 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“The results of not practicing Tough Love”
Earlier in my life in a previous marriage I became a step-father to three children. When I married their Mother, the youngest boy was age six named _ _ _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ was both a druggie, thief and mentally unbalanced. I suspect the mental problems came from his Father at his own birth since his real Father died of a drug overdose. The boy for fourteen years of that marriage brought me nothing but pain and grief each day of that marriage. When it came to choosing between me or him by now my ex-wife of more than thirty years ago, she choose him. He destroyed her life both from a mental point of view beside a financial one. Today my ex lives in the same now broken down home because of this boy who today in his late forties has been in and out of prison and more than likely is living with her. His life and her life are a great example of what “Tough Love” and its lack of on her part, is all about. The following poem is on the first page of my first published poetry book.
The house was saddened. Though occupied it appeared not. The uncut hedge nearest the street rose to a height of many feet. The brushes around the house had not been trimmed in close to a year. Amidst peeling paint and wild dandelions in the yard was a yearning for love which the house received year’s past. Inside the home pale and yellowed walls reflected the internal sickness that destroyed the love of its adult inhabitants. A sickness born of a young mind bounded by the disciplines of evil in his youth. Torn wallpaper marked the first surrender of this youth’s mother to a childish whim in year’s past. Pride departed now shown in the dishes and pots piled on the kitchen sink with crusted leftovers from last week. The curtains were partly open from a previous night not for the sun of day but a beacon to unwelcomed intruders of night by the youth of the house. The smell of evil engulfed the house. A pungent sickly odor exhaled by the youth of the house which brought the gaze of forgetfulness to the point of nowhere. He sat proudly overseeing his domain. His position secure to sleep to play to reach new highs in his world of bright lights and swirling thoughts. He had won. He now had his mother his protector and provider all to himself. The man of the house which became no one departed with his things. The youth laughed and laughed in sheer joy at his victory.
"Hugs" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo (Revised) upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Christmas Hugs A Poem about Hugs by John J. Rigo, Poetry, Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Forgiveness, God, Health, Jesus, relationships, Shopping, Stepfamily, Texas on December 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
There is something wonderous about a hug.
It is a way of saying,”you are special to me.”
A step beyond the boundries of formal convention.
The assurance of a heart touching a heart.
A touch of comfort to calm a grieving heart.
A cheek touching a cheek
with a kiss of greeting.
Whether a man to man
or woman to woman
or man to woman
or woman to man
there are no limits to showing
our love for another.
We are all souls in His creation
with an eternal bond between us all.
The hug is the sign of our sisterhood and brotherhood.
Let it not become forgotten in your life
it is precious honey to the wounds of this life
forever giving
forever loving
in the wonder of love
to us all.
“Great Thoughts” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in "Great Thoughts" a new poem by McKinney Texas' poet John J. Rigo, tagged Christmas, Health, Jesus, Lord, Military discharge, Stepfamily, Texas, Word on December 6, 2013| 5 Comments »
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“The Return of Angels” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Christmas Angels, Uncategorized, tagged Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Dallas, Jesus, Lord, Stepfamily, Teddy Bear, Texas on December 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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"Sam Has Left The Building" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Boeing, Cancer, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, In memory of Sam Shields of Allen Texas, Losing a friend at Christmas, Lost of a wonderful person at Christmas, Sam Shields, Stepfamily, Teddy Bear, Texas on December 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Losing a dear friend is always a very sad thing; having that lost happen during the Christmas season is especially sad (Sam passed away on December 15th, 2008). To me, Sam Shields was a very special individual, and I will miss him very much.
Sam was a beautiful man. A man of presence standing six foot five at over two hundred and fifty pounds. He had the gentle qualities of a Teddy Bear. I never remember Sam being anything but warm, generous, with words of kindness on every occasion we were together. If I could have had someone to pick as an older brother I would have picked Sam. Sam died suddenly from a massive stroke. The doctors said his life could have been saved but he would have been a total vegetable. I know Sam would not have wanted that. Sam had been an engineer with Boeing for forty-six years. He never spoke of what kind of work he did. He would laughingly say, “If I told you, I then would have to kill you.” I am going to miss Sam terribly. They do not make men like him anymore."It Was My Sweet Jesus" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Christianity, Christmas, Jesus, Lord, Opposing Views, Religion and Spirituality, Stepfamily, Texas on December 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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"The Magic Christmas Bells of Florence Street" copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Calendar, Christianity, Christmas, Dallas, Holidays, Religion and Spirituality, Stepfamily, Texas on December 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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"I Have Never Gotten Comfortable With Death" (Revised) copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in A Poem About Facing Death by John J. Rigo, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Arts, Health, Online Writing, Philosophy, Poetry, Romance, Stepfamily, Texas on November 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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