Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

a day

  • 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

  • compassion

    Upon what thing beautiful shall my gaze alight? Something in a shallow place that is tempting and alluring? Where soon after a determined arrival, there is acute disappointment and an unsatisfied feeling of despair accompanied with an ugliness wrought from all things faded. I thought once the glimmer of the lonely moon which shone upon… 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

  • baby blue

    bitterness follows grey over blue when wonder turns to fear horizon blurs blending sky to earth. I know it is hard seeing inside feeling numb – praying where are You to watch over me? but you know, baby blue, you know. you know your walk is not so easy. it is frayed- unraveled at times.… Read more

  • still azure

    the kindness I seek Is deep within your eyes. a gentle smile so warm like still azure skies. i reach out to feel the strength in your hand confiding outward trust I cannot understand. the faith that is gained in a vessel hard-pressed promises love eternal in surreal breaths of rest. (c) 2017 rickstassi Read more