“The Knowing” copyright 2005, John J. Rigo, from published poetry book, “Roses Amidst Thorns”

 

 

Taken morning of October 20th, 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake in Gun Barrel City, Texas from the rear of our Lakehome “Oz.”

Between the split of a second 

stood the truth of time.                                                                               

A moment held so lovingly

with the slightest touch

ever fleeting in its hold of light.

 

The answer to all of this

was so clear and without question.

Everything made sense

every pain defined

every love understood.

 

Where there once was blackness

there was now the white of light.

“Oh,” came the answer.

“This is why,” said my mind of creation.

 

If I could just hold this longer

just maybe

it would stay forever

 

this joy

this warmth

this sheer laughter of soul.

 

I embrace thee

Oh fear with courage

prayer and hope

 

for this is where I belong

in the very depth of your love

in this eternity called us.

 

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“Our Prayer” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, Texas’ Commentator

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This morning our prayers are with those who have been in the path of this massive storm.  We pray for the safety of all of you and your loved ones.

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The continued reminder that we must empower ourselves during breast cancer month. Did you know there is also an increase in breast cancer among men?

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I am very thankful to my Lord this Day. Thankful for the protection He has rendered my life. Thankful for the Wisdom He has brought me in spite of my subborn refusal of such at times. Thankful for the many beautiful friendships He has brought me from the most unexpected places in my life. Thank you Lord for this day and the opportunity to praise thy Name.

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When such pain goes beyond

metal against metal

pushing and tearing

beyond the tolerances of strength.

 

 

Truly oh what passion

lies within thee

when finding release again

in one who will truly love you again

in the truth of their spirit and heart.

 

Heart be still

mind be of strength

love awaits.

This time to carry you beyond

the eternal doors of joy and happiness.

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“Perfect Love” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Rainbows Amidst Storms”

 

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I have found the perfect love in Jesus.

He redeemed me with His love

when I believed none was there.

As I left the earthbound

material things of this world

I was lifted up to the heavens.

 

Before me lay the gates of joy

covered with the tears of my redemption.

Awaiting my entrance were all the people

that I ever loved and deeply grieved their passage

from this earth.

 

Open arms did I find; hugs of love, was I given.

Upon entering those gates of joy

beyond sight and time

I saw a garden laid before me.

 

It was a garden of the trials and tribulations

of my life on earth.

They were but one small pea

compared to a field of His love.

 

I have found the perfect love in Jesus.

He redeemed me with His love

when I believed none was there.

Now I have been found.

  

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This is my third reposting of this site. The author and publisher of this WordPress Blog is truly a Brilliant writer.

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In a conversation with a dear friend recently I related these words to them as inspiration for their life. It is words that should be whispered in our inner minds and heart each moment of each day.

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It is time to reflect on your life.

So you feel you have done a good job of being in control?

Did you ever believe that God had a plan for your life?

 

Were you too busy, too self-absorbed, too important

to listen to God’s whispers in your ear?

 

In comparing time in its length

which do you think is longer

eternity or the length of your own lifespan?

 

Has the thought ever entered your mind

that your Creator is not pleased with you?

 

Do you think today

would be a great day to change your life?

 

Are you ready today

to Let Go and Let God be in charge?

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“The Retarded Catholic” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

 

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He was an independent contractor

He represented himself as a practicing Catholic.

Each Sunday with bowed head he received Communion.

 

Each week he would collect from his customers

payment for placing thousands of flyers

on doors of homes and apartments.

 

At the end of each week

he would dump a third of those flyers

in the local recycle center.

 

His explanation was that by being dishonest

with his customers

was the only way he could

make a profit and care for his family. 

 

It is my guess that he did not fully understand

the ten commandments.

Especially the commandment that said

“Thou Shall Not Steal.”

 

Practicing Catholics consider stealing

of this nature a mortal sin.

With such a sin on one’s soul

disqualifies them from taking Communion.

 

The thief must take Confession for this sin

prior to being able to take Communion.

The forgiveness was given with the words

“Go and sin no more.”

This individual repeated the same sin

week after week for fourteen years.

 

The sin was one

he rarely shared with a  priest

on a regular weekly confession.

In fact he rarely went to confession.

 

Yet each week he could be found

with head bent in prayer

after receiving that sacred host in communion.

 

You ask me how I was so aware

of this regular affront of God’s law.

You see the man observed

was my own Brother.

 

I am proud to say

that by his own example

it has now been

forty-nine years

since I have been a Catholic.

 

 

 

  

 

 

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“The Journey” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”

 

 

A ship in the sea of life

riding each wave of life

seeking the warm sun of each day

the beauty of each dream as night falls

is never lost

as  it heads toward the curve

of each horizon.

 

Storms will blow

onward do we flow

in love and courage

by His hand.

 

Tomorrow brings the knowing in His love

the vastness of the ocean

is not so alone.

 

As long as we believe

we will never be alone

for His love

surpasses all of this

this and time beyond

this brief sea of life.          

                                                                                      

 

                                                                                                                                

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“A Thank You” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

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It is the twilight of my life.

It is a time that I wish to render a “Thank You”

to all those who have passed in my life

who rendered me genuine love and friendship.

To those who were there as friends

when I badly needed their encouragement

and their love.

Thank you for sharing your hearts and minds with me.

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