Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

Need God

  • a walk

    I don’t recall the morning. when optimism cast a new light over old trapped memories dragged day to day. a beast of burden – sturdy legs to carry a prisoner’s bundle, but too weary to carry peace. shall i seek an open door to enlightened mirth? frivilous hopeful meander to where prudent path veers to… 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

  • 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

  • angelic

    peace arrives with alighting swan as cygnus glides onto glass chiffon ripples remind me within my sleepy eyes that vanity ends upon bluer skies ascend white cloud into awaiting night and return to He who composed your flight (c) 2016 rickstassi Read more