I have fought this battle before. I lost. It starts with those that are closest to us. They remind us of our shortcomings rather than our victories in life. We fight but seem not to overcome the weight that falls upon our spirit. We cannot find anyone to reach out to. Those that [...]
Archive for January, 2012
“The Shadows of The Dark” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, a poem about overcoming Depression, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged A McKinney Texas' Poet's Poem on Fighting Depression, A Poem dealing with Depression in Our Lives, Fighting Depression in Our Lives, The Battle of Overcoming Depression on January 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“I Too, Fight Darkness and Discouragement” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged A McKinney Poet, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A Reconfirmation of Faith in Life, A Reposting on and old poem on Depression, Overcoming Discouragement and Darkness in Life, We are members of bloggers.com, We are Proud members of Blogsurfers, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on January 25, 2012 |
Of Special Note: This poem was originally posted on May 19th, 2010. Reading it again today respired me to continually attempt to inspire and assist others in my WordPress family who are fighting this dreaded disease. I thought I would repost it again for today in my sharing with you, my readers. As you can see, as with [...]
“Empty Words” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, Spirit-Centered Poetry, Texas' Poetry, tagged A Poem about true love, A Texas' Poem about true love, Newest poem by McKinney Texas' poet John J. Rigo, Poetry, Spirit-Centered Poetry, texas poetry, True Love on January 24, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Your lips move forming words of love. They seem to be words without substance. I tried to believe in the truth of them. I now realize you do not look upon me as your Knight in shining armor. Nothing can be sadder than not having love in life. Still I believe in love. I have seen glimpses of love in my [...]
“When I Was Young” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged A new poem by a McKinney Texas' poet, A poem in looking back at a long life, A poem of life from a Texas' Poet, Looking back from a 70 year old birthday on January 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When I was young I never thought I would get old. When I was young I believed love from another was eternal. When I was young I thought all my dreams would come true. This day as I look into the mirror I now see the lines of old age upon now a unyouthful [...]
“Suppose There Is A Place Like Heaven; Would You Have The Right To Be There?” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Do you have the right to be in Heaven?, If Heaven existed would you have a right to be there?, Suppose there is a place like Heaven. on January 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Suppose there is a place like heaven would you have the right to be there? Would your life be an example to others? Would you demonstrate passion and love to others in your life? Would you put the happiness of others above yourself? Would every secret thought in your heart be one you [...]
“Love Thyself” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, Upcoming Poetry Book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "Love Thyself", a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, An Observation by a Texas' Poet, Learning to Love Yourself, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on January 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to learn to love ourselves. In loving ourselves we realize that the premise that we must love another such as ourselves is not part of the growth that is part of our eternity. In loving ourselves we are no longer open to the qualities of others [...]
