“My Magic Red Shoes” copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Courtesy of favena.blogspot.com

 

 

At times it would be nice

to have a pair of magic red shoes.

Just clicking them together three times

would do the trick.

 

Suddenly I would be transported

to wherever my mind of memory

would wish to go.

 

At this very moment

I could easily think of a dozen places

I would love to be at this moment.

 

Each time frame

would place me at a time and place

where I felt greatly loved.

 

Where there was a skip in my step

and a constant grin on my face.

I can easily bring to mind

scenes of such places in my past.

 

Skipping through a mall with her

like a school child.

Dancing with her

for the first time

with my arm around her waist. 

 

Ah yes then their were those

first kisses

always soft

always remembered

always joyful

in the way those kisses went to my toes.

 

Truthly knowing what I know now

would I have taken more time

to savor every moment.

 

Time in remembering every detail

of the places of my youth

where my magic red shoes

would have taken my heart.  

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

 

 

Courtesy of Favin.com

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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“Stand In Fear of The Lord’s Justice” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

 

“Hence my Lord, it is not my will that I follow, but Thy Will for the purpose of my life.”

I stand with courage in the shadow of my Lord.

The Lord blesses me with His Love.

The Lord protects me from those

who attempt to bring me harm.

 

His justice surpasses any justice

man can render their enemies.

My enemies are fools.

 

As the fallen Angel thought of himself as a God,

he believed his own strength exceeded the Lord.

He shivers in fear before the Light of the Lord.

I kneel in homage and praise of my Lord’s Name

with humble thanks for His timely justice.

 

 

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“Transition” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo, a new poem for upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Courtesy of lightofheaven.com

A place that only my soul knows.

Beyond the sight

of once was my physical eyes.

 

Beyond the boundries

of once was a physical mind.

Tears long ago disapated

in the awe of creation.

 

My Lord has made a Castle for me.

Beyond the clouds

in a stardust place.

 

I feel creation itself

in a tremble of soul.

It is now too beautiful

for mere words. 

Spoken from lips

that no longer exist. 

 

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“My Magic Red Shoes” copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Courtesy of favena.blogspot.com

 

 

At times it would be nice

to have a pair of magic red shoes.

Just clicking them together three times

would do the trick.

 

Suddenly I would be transported

to wherever my mind of memory

would wish to go.

 

At this very moment

I could easily think of a dozen places

I would love to be at this moment.

 

Each time frame

would place me at a time and place

where I felt greatly loved.

 

Where there was a skip in my step

and a constant grin on my face.

I can easily bring to mind

scenes of such places in my past.

 

Skipping through a mall with her

like a school child.

Dancing with her

for the first time

with my arm around her waist. 

 

Ah yes then their were those

first kisses

always soft

always remembered

always joyful

in the way those kisses went to my toes.

 

Truthly knowing what I know now

would I have taken more time

to savor every moment.

 

Time in remembering every detail

of the places of my youth

where my magic red shoes

would have taken my heart.  

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

 

 

Courtesy of Favin.com

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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“Honoring My Fellow Veterans This Christmas Season for 2013” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, Texas Commentator

Basic Training and Adminstrative School, U.S. Air Force 1959, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Administrator, Cosmic Top Secret Control Registry for Headquaters ICEDEFOR under NATO Command, 1962-1963, John J. Rigo Airman First Class, Age 21

This blog posting is an opportunity to honor both fallen soldiers and living veterans across our nation. Only us former veterans who served can understand the bond we share, in the Love and Honor that we render to our country.  This blog posting is to honor those veterans who have served our country this Christmas season of 2013.   John J. Rigo Served honorably from 1959 to 1963 in the U.S. Air Force in both SAC and the NATO Commands.  My fellow veterans, families who have lost loved ones in service for their country, and those of you who Love America this Christmas season, feel free to post your “Like” link to show your support for our veterans.

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“The Vision” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, forthcoming poetry book “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Courtesy of jesussaves.com

Amidst the crowd

I looked up from my thoughts

and there you were.

The smile told me

you were watching over me.

Caring for me

Loving me from afar

protecting me.

It was a flash from eternity

that allowed me this vision.

Thank you God

for not forgetting me

and continuing

to Love me.

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“I Broke Your Heart” copyright 2008 John J. Rigo future book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

 

 

Courtesy of Google Search….author unknown

I broke your heart.

I know when the deed was done.

I knew then

as I know now

I was in love with you.

 

More afraid of failure

than giving myself to you.

I still can hear in my soul

the sound of your tears

on the tape from that day.

 

Two hours of tears and screaming

my name in agony.

I was the center of your agony

in my rejection of your love.

 

It has been twenty-five years

since that day.

A day never goes by

that my thoughts turn to you.

 

In my being

I now know

that the joy I knew with you then

will come again in my death

and hopefully with it

the joy of heaven.

 

If you are reading this

at this very moment

know this is one

who will always love you.

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

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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