Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

my life

  • Concentric

    Spherical are my eyes. I view inward and see my core. Roving thoughts, depth is measured Years attained and those to be, Retrospect and future, I shall e’er explore. Spherical is my soul. Perfectly round circle – radius extends . Rotating around my vertical axis. Circle to Sphere – death to life. Spirituality, inner Spirit… Read more

  • Eternity Sought

    Dear Eternity-Seeker, I feel have come to the end of my wit! What is reasonable to me is fleeting for you. But I will persevere in my persuasion to walk with you as you seek. Consider the Word on which I base my life: “…to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith…” 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Yes… Read more

  • my weak times

    “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” Revelations 2:7 (NKJV) How shall I measure my progress, Father above? The swallowing sea gives my faith an… Read more

  • contentment comes

    Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6,7 (KJV) Therefore, “what is contentment?”, me asking forlorn… I seek with all… Read more

  • a prayer for a thistle

    And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.  Revelations 21:5 (KJV) Your guardian eyes so warm, removing harm and protecting  my way each day. Watched over, I feel safe, secure and steeped in Love. It is Your eyes, Lord, that see me through each abrasion and each incident, turning mismatched moments into seeds… Read more