“The Tree of Life” (Revised) copyright 2007 John J. Rigo upcoming Book III, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

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I carved our initials in the Tree of Life.

What value has love in ‘death do us part?’

Is love a flash of light

in the long darkness of night?

 

Flesh to flesh in being born

then death without memory

unable to behold

to recall at will in deep detail.

 

Will thoughts become ashes

that are scattered in a soft wind?

My love to you dearest one

is forever more

upon the Tree of Eternal Life.

 

From the first garden

of eternal promise.

A promise of Love

never lost.

 

Love that is always remembered

in the heart of our Lord

that will never be lost

or forgotten

in the passing of time. 

 

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“The Master Speaks of God’s Love” copyright 2008 (Revised) John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

 

“………..pointing to a star”

 

 

The night sky was a deep black with blazing stars

over the Master and His disciples

this particular night along the sea of Galilee.

It was a time of quiet contemplation of the beauty of God’s work.

 

Within the group of His disciples

one disciple had a troubling question.

With reverence he approached the Master with his question.

“Does God’s Love for us have bounds when remembering our sins in His Eternal Memory?”

asked the disciple quietly as to not disturb the other men in the group.

 

The Master lifted His Head toward the night sky

and pointed His finger to a bright star saying,

“As you look upon the stars in the night sky

many have long changed in form

and are no more. 

 

The distance is so great in the travel of that light

that we still see those suns prior to their changing of form. 

So it is in the breath of God’s Love for us

it is also beyond the width

depth and height of such distances from us.

 

Since His Love for us is unconditional

so is His memory of our sins.

In asking His forgiveness of our sins

their memory no longer exists in eternity.”

So spoke that night

the Master of My Life. 

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

 

 

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I kiss thee

with my heart

upon my lips.

 

My breath held

in anticipation

of the moment.

 

Held so long

afraid to take

that next breath.

 

for this magic

overtakes me

in this moment

forever locked

in your embrace.

 

 

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“Validation” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo, Published Poetry Book, “Roses Amidst Thorns”

 

“Validation” a published poet in 2005 by John J. Rigo
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Upon death

the Greeks were not known

for writing an Epitaph on a man.

 

They only asked one question

of those around him

the question was

“Did he have Passion?”

 

I have become validated this day. 

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“The Abuser” copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, Revised upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

 

“The Abuser” A Poem by John J. Rigo

The words were hammered blows to my heart.

A stranger would dare not speak such words to me

crushing fists would they find

quickly pounding their bodies.

The slap of the glove upon their face

to face certain death on the field of honor.

 

The answer to your acts are simple enough

you are an abuser.

Your love of God and Jesus

but a front

a lie to all.

 

Deep within your heart lies hate

pouring on one who has loved you

beyond all others.

A faithful friend

you no longer are to me.

 

I have seen your soul.

It is dark

black 

ridden with the shit of the world

upon your lips.

 

Oh where

oh where

did my love go.

 

You are without honor

heroism

or truth

in your declared love.

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“The Question,” The Master Series, copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Rainbows Amidst Storms”

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A beautiful day beckoned.

The sides of the hills were golden

with fields of grain. 

 

The Cypress trees were green

among great expanses of gleaming flat rocks.

An ideal day born for the enjoyment of the sun

and the wondrous words of the Master.

 

The crowd began to thin toward the afternoon sunset.

The Master was weary.

Many were the questions of the day.

The answers required much of His strength to loudly speak

the words of wisdom to the crowd. 

 

As the Master prepared to depart

a young man in the crowd shouted a question

in His direction.

  

The Master’s followers tried to quiet the man

to preserve their Lord‘s voice.

They knew He was exhausted from the

long day of preaching.

 

The young man shouted again,

“Master, what can I do in my life that would be

pleasing to my Lord and God?”

In hearing this question

the crowd stopped movement

in their departure.

 

The crowd turned as one toward

where the Master stood.

Raising up to His full height

the Master looked over the crowd

with the kindest of smiles and He said,

 

“The mirrors of your own souls are within the eyes of

your brothers and sisters.

If you see hunger in those eyes around you

break the bread and share it.

 

If you see sorrow

share your tears with your brethren.

If fear overcomes your neighbors

stand with them

for numbers overcome fear.

 

Above all of these

love your neighbor

as you love your children.

My love protects your brethren

as it protects you.

 

This sharing of your love in my Father’s name

will be pleasing to your Lord and God.

In this sharing of your love without reserve

without reward

without a counting

will you be given

the glories of eternity.”

These words were spoken this day 

by the Master of my life.

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“Trying to Make Sense of My Life” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

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“One of my favorite pictures off the internet.”
Looking back on my own Youth.

I found myself trying to make sense of my life.

Reviewing each turn

each twist

each decision

that brought me to today.

 

I thought of others I shared my life with.

Many are gone now

from this earth.

Many I miss terribly.

Many I wish I could talk to today.

 

I thought today

of the women in my life.

Each unique.

Each did I love with passion.

 

In my life

each person

in some way

chiseled-pointed me

to who I am today.

 

Did these humans

in my life

truly love me?

 

I have come to the place

that I realized they did not.

At first it was a devastating thought.

 

A light of thought

a brilliance of warmth

entered my heart.

 

It was my Lord and Savior

Who loved me all along

the path of my life.

 

Showing His Love for me.

Carrying me through the darkness.

Blessing my life

in spite of my adversities.

Bless His Name

this day.

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“Our Day” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”

 

 

 

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A bright blue sky day.

Water with a spray of diamonds.

Rays of warmth upon my face.

 

You at my side

with that special smile

that I love above all expressions

that pass over your face each day.

 

Let us hold this close to us

in what seems not enough time for

just the two of us.

 

Cherish this day

love this day

with all we have.

 

For we will never know

how many

if any

of these days are before us.

 

We have each other

with our love for one another.

What could be worth

more than just this day?

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“The Judgement of Our Gifts” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

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One day

We will walk the path of light.

Unsure if our Lord will be pleased with us.

Will we be met with an embrace of Love

or will we see disappointment in the Face of our Saviour?

Least we forget the gifts of our Lord.

Will we be judged

on how we shared His gifts?

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

…..is never lost. Picture courtesy of John J. Rigo copyrighted 2013

 

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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