Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

thoughts

  • a beacon

    Hope follows lightly when despair reaps its day a beacon shines in tired eyes I see impassioned way. rick Read more

  • joy’s new day

    The person held more self-assured The soul dissolves in vain absurd The heart awakens in clarity’s gaze The personal joy in newborn days (c) 2017 rick stassi Read more

  • tumult

    Away the rushing water sends, Beckoned limits crushing ends. Tumult stirs me in my sleep, Drowning, falling, abysmal deep. For just a moment if thoughts surmise, Sudden hope shall draw my eyes. Off on horizon’s razor line, Penetrating light of eternal shine Comforting call surrounds in peace As God Himself instills release. (c) 2017 rickstassi Read more

  • still azure

    the kindness I seek Is deep within your eyes. a gentle smile so warm like still azure skies. i reach out to feel the strength in your hand confiding outward trust I cannot understand. the faith that is gained in a vessel hard-pressed promises love eternal in surreal breaths of rest. (c) 2017 rickstassi Read more

  • mindfulness

    In the evening of these waning days, my heart reaches out to gather times past. Thoughts are obsessed with memory elixirs easing stinging effects of this breath. Mind not to rest in haunting enemies of the past. Rather, delight in love then and now. As I hold onto the light that has nurtured me this… Read more