The warrior king looked down upon the trembling servant with these words, “How am I to trust the wisdom of your king, who sends you with this message, if he hides his real name behind a false one?” He went on further in his discourse by saying, “Does your king lack courage. Does he not [...]
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“The Warrior King and the Messenger” copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, Upcoming Book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged A Daily Observation by a McKinney Texas Columnist on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“You and Me” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Beauty Departing
We sit quietly,
you and me.
I trace your lips
with the tip of my finger.
Your smile at my joy comes so easily to you.
The corner of your mouth dimples,
showing a special wrinkle that always speaks
beauty to me.
The pressure of your lips pressed on my hand,
is warm and safe,
with just a hint of passion
during a moonlight evening.
I [...]
“Tears of Recall” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Rainbows Amidst Storms”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes, a tear comes to my eye.
At first, I know not why.
Then it comes,
the links of the past.
Moments of tenderness,
of love,
that seen imprinted
forever in my soul.
It has not been with so much as one,
but many,
in the links together,
in a chain of life.
Some moments were of extreme sadness,
some joy beyond belief,
some with the surprise of a [...]
“A Terrible Thing to Waste” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A heart is a terrible thing to waste.
If one comes to you with this offering,
do not scoff too quickly.
Love is a precious gift.
It is precious to the one who gives love,
and very precious to the one who receives it.
Do not be hardened to this gift.
Accept this gift with kindness,
and tenderness.
Love is the joy of life.
Love [...]
“The Insight of Our Lives” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ever so often,
God in His mercy,
renders us the insight
of our lives.
The purpose of all of this,
which most of the time,
remains hidden.
It is a way of keeping the gift before us.
A way to show us what we are here for,
and what is ahead.
A way of sharing the joy,
to encourage us,
to reward us,
to place us on the path [...]
“Ghostly, Do I Walk” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged The hopeful fate of Husband Abusers, Woman Abusing Husbands on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chains of sorrow upon my neck,
reaching for the ones I knew,
unable to touch.
A slight breath of air,
words spoken, but not heard.
My world is full of “If I could’s,”
no clock to turn back on my regrets.
I offer only a prayer to my unseen God
to let this end.
I say to you,
there is no time left
but the time [...]
“I Will Never Be Far Away” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I will never be far away,
no matter where you are.
My heart will always be with you.
Never will you have to seek,
to find me,
for I will always be,
as close as your heart.
There is a special place,
for you and me,
a place that will never go away.
A place where each day is made for you and me.
A place [...]
“Why Did It Take This Long?” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Uncategorized on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Why did it take this long
to discover how much I love you?
All those days and nights are gone now.
I could have shared that time with you more deeply than I did.
Kisses rendered with soul, instead of obligation.
Why did not share my fears with you?
Had I gotten to the place, that fear of being a fool,
was more [...]
“Memory” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns” (Note: to be considered PG13)
Posted in Uncategorized on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I closed my eyes:
The after-image of her was printed on the backside of my mind,
the look of her, neck bent backward, eyes closed.
That beautiful curve from her neck to the tip of her breast,
with a slight hint of sunrise upon the horizon of her smile.
As a spirit, I loved her,
unaware of my own physical feelings.
It [...]
“The Journey” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in Uncategorized on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
