Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

a cry

  • Autumn

    Upon the face of newer times the elaborate losing sway settled in to ocher tones diminishing  harshness fray. The failing of ancient thoughts Quiet days taking hold The journey paused in fog-shroud paths just happily growing old. Now is Autumn in solemn gaze no slowness in despair to let the Lord above me now ponder… Read more

  • a beacon

    Hope follows lightly when despair reaps its day a beacon shines in tired eyes I see impassioned way. rick Read more

  • joy’s new day

    The person held more self-assured The soul dissolves in vain absurd The heart awakens in clarity’s gaze The personal joy in newborn days (c) 2017 rick stassi Read more

  • forward

    Peace and quiet now pervade the simple course of plans best laid and on to days with bluer skies God’s will unfolds, I realize. (c) 2017 rickstassi Read more

  • tumult

    Away the rushing water sends, Beckoned limits crushing ends. Tumult stirs me in my sleep, Drowning, falling, abysmal deep. For just a moment if thoughts surmise, Sudden hope shall draw my eyes. Off on horizon’s razor line, Penetrating light of eternal shine Comforting call surrounds in peace As God Himself instills release. (c) 2017 rickstassi Read more