Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

God loves

  • savory sweet

    Stream winds so pure and clear lovely path throughout the year Where from does this rivulet meander? And how does it avoid harsh arid slander? I beg to know this stream of life Endless source to ease my strife  As a tear you shall always go Upon the mountain’s cheek so slow You are not… Read more

  • reborn

    I cannot remember yesterday nor fathom cold breath tomorrow, as happiness cedes in hopeless ways soon illuminating all my sorrow. i wish i could gaze into your eyes while walking in overgrown wood then maybe as one we’d fantasize and see less fortunate ones for good. days fall forward in cascading rills burdened heart empty… Read more

  • orange and blue

    bitter orange sunset cedes to the night azure sea fades in the frailty of light i long to see this day linger a bit before i must hasten to find candle lit all the while fond thoughts turn to you caught exactly between orange and blue. (c) 2016 rickstassi Read more

  • floating

    I am a buoy upon azure sea tethered secure to rock beneath me bantered by waves indiscriminate blows i sway and list among flotsam throes slow dark ships gently shall pass clamoring travelers vainly amass i wish i could hold each and tell them of love talk of starlit nights from heaven above (C) 2016… Read more

  • this pilgrim

    Radiant day warms my skin, patience returns from where it’s been. if i see through childlike eyes, comfort awaits in sunlight’s rise. i know there will be better days when old paths have gone away. and if my sight should turn awry, abiding trust shall be heart’s tie. should I show disdain for hopeful sky… Read more