Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

Devotion

  • The Stars and Darkness

    That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Ephesians 3:16 I look to the sky and see sparkling specks of light. All is endless as the black sky forgives all thought. The emptiness absorbs anxiousness purely by distraction. But,… Read more

  • This moment in time

    Looking into the mirror, Upon whom do my eyes see? Do I see just a man? Or an image of godly integrity? What I see is the image Of one who ebbs and flows like the tides at the shore. Living in self-indulgence, Seeking ever more. But to Jesus I have pledged, My life to… Read more

  • from the dust

    From the dust there comes a man, Into his soul God breathes. It is the first Adam who walks away, Free choice but with certainty deceived. This a beginning of a broken heart, A teardrop upon Mankind, But God knows man and all time, Shall not remain apart. Jesus is the second Adam, Perfect Word… Read more

  • We are Ready

    The time is now to seek with willing heart. His breath of Mercy and Love. We live fully a life apart, He leads us from above. We are obedient, eager, and passionate, Seeing His mystery revealed each day. Stepping with an imparted, discerned gait. Speaking in a spiritually fervent way. Let the unsure be bold.… Read more

  • In One Hand Eternity

    7 The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure. Psalm 111 (NKJV) Our hope thus lies herein. We are from the dust in flesh but in our soul, God’s breath.[a] In His Spirit our soul comes alive as a perfect image. We are Adam first and perfect. We are Mankind, a pleasing sight to… Read more