inner man

January 30, 2018 by Rick Stassi

Morisot

purify,
new inner man.
child upon lightness;
sheltered from darkness.
away! amber delay.
fear to One,
find my way.

rick

tumult

October 18, 2017 by Rick Stassi

Loriann Signori

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.

His hands

May 26, 2017 by Rick Stassi

Mary Cassatt “Sisters”

Silent hands hold me
In darkness, light obstructs fear
I know divine joy.

faithful spring

December 24, 2016 by Rick Stassi

Monet

cradle my soul
with thoughts of you
enlighten my sight
above crimson and blue

fashion my desires
toward seeing your eyes
deeply reflecting
comfort arise

how can I
among these masses
hear true love beat
in a heart as it passes

ground me forever
on growing warmth knolls
away from the tumult
of thrashing sopped shoals

and dreaming softly
of melody rising
resolving chaotic chord
our hearts thus apprising

so rest us now
away winter’s sting
as pleasing wind winnows
with God’s faithful spring

open door

November 29, 2016 by Rick Stassi

rembrandt-eyes

I long to peer
inside your heart
to feel the things
that urge new start.
entrancing words
roll off your tongue
like the sheltering breezes
boughs hide among.
the imprint of wiser paths
across impending icy field
leads me upon stinging frost
with progress’ fruitful yield.
I yearn to see your face today
and know a warmth once more
to travel on my pilgrim’s path
and pass through open door.