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“Hay Flash Sale” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, Silver Star Winery of Texas

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »

A Great “Flash Sale on Hay” before it becomes a $100 a bale in early Fall.

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"The Bradford Pear Tree of Club Lake Trail" copyright 2004, a lost poem recovered, preview poem, "Passion Amidst Apathy" This Poem is Dedicated to the Storm Victims of North Texas.

Posted in Death of a Friend Death of a Tree, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , , on August 25, 2013| 1 Comment »

  

“Why do you stare at me?”

A Pear Tree am I
unchanged by the lost of a part of me.
I am the same
nothing has changed
there is just less of me.
 
Why do you stare a me
as you pass?
Am I so different then before?
 
I still smell the air
feel the sky
and warm myself in the sun of day
soak the rain of day
amidst the storms that roll into my horizon.
 
I still dream of dreams
yet to come
for I am and still am
the mighty Bradford Pear Tree of Club Lake Trail.
 
I was taller
fuller and prouder
than I am now
but still the Bradford Pear.
 
The tree you looked upon each day
with such pride.
Have I changed so much from those days
when you looked so lovingly at me?
 
The change came slowly over the years.
Worms chewed in the joy of my wood
seeking the essence of me.
 
I grew
but as each leaf fell
I became closer to my death.
 
The death of cut wood and broken twigs
laid upon a ground now unknown to me.
What changed me so quickly and without warning?
 
It was shortly after midnight
the storm came.
Wind tearing at the very soul of me.
 
Wind ripping my inner part out
to lay useless
and with only partial life upon the ground.
 
I am still the same
the Bradford Pear
I live
I breathe
I sun
even with fuller leaves
than before.
 
Should you now love me less
for not being as powerful
and mighty as before?
 
I love you no less
for you see
I am
and will always be 
your Bradford Pear Tree of Club Lake Trail. 

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“Cast Your Hopes on Waters of My Love” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, excerpt from published poetry book, “Roses Amidst Thorns”

Posted in The Waters of God's Love, tagged , , , , , , , on August 24, 2013| 1 Comment »

 
 
Courtesy of jesussaves.com

Courtesy of jesussaves.com

I sat in the chapel
with my life in ashes.
The world outside my pew
was filled with many
broken lives.
 
Tears flowed down my cheeks
for what could have been
but was not.
 
In my deepest prayers at that moment
these words entered my soul
“Cast your hopes on waters of My Love.”
 
I felt my heart open up
as it never did before.
My life was never
the same again.
 
I had finally found
the most precious thing
in my life.
It was God’s Love for me.  

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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, Texas' Poetry, tagged , , , , , , , on August 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 
 

Courtesy of aboveandbeyonddautism.blogspot.com

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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"My Beautiful Church Home" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

					

					Posted in Poetry, Texas' Poetry, The Most Beautiful Church Home there is., upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  on August 20, 2013|
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View from “Oz” at 7 a.m. on February 25th 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas




  


View from “Oz” on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas, February 25th 2012 at 7 a.m.


 


“Another View of God’s Church”


I have been to many churches in my lifetime.


None can compare to the beauty of my church.


My church lies outside my back door.


 


Before me lies miles of beautiful water


its beauty more clarifying upon a Sunrise morning.


The clouds above this church of God’s home


are higher than any church steeple.


 


There is no wall or ceiling painting to equal


the clouds above my church.


No gilded statue that equals the sun’s glory


as it breaks forth upon the horizon.


 


There is no choir that rises above the sweet sound


of the wind that sings across my ears.


There is no preacher, preaching to me


nor a basket asking for my coin.


No where else can one


be any closer to God.

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

					

					Posted in Would this be your Last Wish?, tagged , , , , , , ,  on August 18, 2013|
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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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A Banner Day, “Over 40,000 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 Banner Day of 40000 hits on WordPress, A Great WordPress Poetry Site, A Texas' Poetry Site at 36000 hits, Poetry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  on August 15, 2013|
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Courtesy of umazzing.com


As of August 15th, 2013, the “Texas‘ Poetry Site” reached another milestone of 40,000 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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“A Soldier’s Farewell” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo, excerpt from first published poetry book, “Roses Amidst Thorns”

					

					Posted in A Soldier Leaving His Love, tagged , , , , , , ,  on August 13, 2013|
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Soldier rendering goodby kiss courtesy of Google image search.
Soldier rendering goodby kiss courtesy of Google image search.


It is time to say goodby.


I can see my sadness in your eyes.


Is this the goodby kiss


that will always be in your memory?


 


Press closer to me.


Imprint my soul 


with your being.


 


Please do not look


into my eyes.


The sadness will always


be there


until we are one again


in our happiness.


 


 


  

					
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“I Believe In America” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

					

					Posted in Believing in America, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  on August 12, 2013|
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Courtesy of followshipofminds.wordpress.com


I believe in America.


Land where my heart lives.


It is a land of accomplished dreams.


 


A land of courage.


A land that accepts all comers.


A land that gives hope to us all.


 


America overcomes all those who attempt


to bring evil to her shores.


America is the beacon of freedom to the world.


 


America is my land.


America is my home.


Keep America strong.


Impeach Obama.


 


If you do not love 


America


please leave her.


 

					
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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 August 12, 2013|
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“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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