Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

idle thoughts

  • 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

  • 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

  • still water

    O, to not peer through tinted glass, where thoughts are veiled in vain morass. does clarity rise on ascending wings? poor clouded mind won’t allow such things. and as I wait upon green lea, in still waters my soul shall see. (c)2016 emanatingjoy.com Read more

  • winter died

    Lithe, aromatic, lightness of touch. new breeze upon stale air affronts. my soul waits for moments like these. roam within winsome sapling you fragrant gentle wind – bringing relief to aged countenance. take me back to days gone passed when spring meant the eve of longer days and winter died in enthusiasm of laughter and Read more

  • outward days

    how lovely these times that I spend with you casting out vanity into deeper blue and of these moments O my arable heart drawn in heartfelt smile inner peace a part sow into my deepest and most awaiting soul countenance anew and angst now a lull. and eyes turned away to meet your gaze working Read more