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“Homecoming” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in May you be blessed with such an Homecoming, tagged Business, Dallas, Door, friends, friendship, Lord, Military discharge, Recreation, Texas, Tree of Life, Word on November 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The man was coming home. He set his bags to side of the door picked up a bicycle laying on the ground before entering his home. Though the door his family greeted him. His wife running up to him throwing her arms around his neck. Next to her were his two children a boy and girl about ages 6 and 7. The scene brought a choking cry in my throat in a deep realization. My life was without children of my own. I could not control the flowing tears that slide down my cheeks silently while my wife was involved in her computer. So my dear reader if your life is the man entering this door be ever so thankful for the blessings that are in your life. This is one who would trade places with you in a second.
“I Will Never Be Loved Like That Again” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Texas' Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Arts, Games, Lord, Online Writing, Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on November 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The realization brought a choking to my throat.
My eyes swelled in tears.
The realization came to me fully
that I will never be loved like that again.
The youthful memory of having a woman look at me like that again.
The reflection of a hero in her eyes.
Reflected also in the shining armor of a knight.
Ah sweet memories
if only the taste of those kisses
could return again,
would I know again
the joy of love.
“Her Name was Rachael” copyright 2013, John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Air Force, Dallas, Lord, Military, Military discharge, My childhood Bride, New York, relationships, Texas, The Children we never had, United States, Word on November 10, 2013| 1 Comment »
"Yea Through the Grace of God Go I" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Overcoming Depression, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged Arts, God, Health, Online Writing, Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on November 2, 2013| 1 Comment »
I have been where you are
a hell of loneliness and despair.
Had I created this place in my past
as you are now
where I was once?
I ask myself what pains cross your mind
as this day of many comes to you?
Do you hunger?
Are you without sleep?
The night only brings fear for your life.
Are you without anyone who cares
where you are this day?
Are you missed?
I too have been where you are.
From ashes of the mind did thou raise me
from a pit of worldly hell.
It was not my talents of mind
nor spirit that lead me from this dark world.
It was my prayers.
You never failed to hear me
when I cried out to you.
When I tried to end this life
you spoke gently to me
asking me to be patient
and wait one more day.
One day lead to another.
Finally the sun began to shine again
in your blessings and your love for me.
Thank you Lord
for giving hope to the hopeless
as you gave to me.
Thank you Lord
for loving me when I was without love.
Yea Lord without your grace
would I now be lost.
“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 Arts, God, Lord, Online Writing, Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on August 24, 2013| 1 Comment »
"I Want To Be IN LOVE Again" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arts, God, Online Writing, Poetry, relationships, Remembering being in Love, Romance, Texas, That mysterious feeling of being in love, The wonderful feeling of being in love, Word on August 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »






