God
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The brevity of a moment Lost on a sigh. One exhale relieving A thought wound tight In an ever-resistant mind Refusing to give in, But rather to hold on to what Keeps us awake at night. The frail moon is riding a Determined orbital path, Watching with compassioned concern Trains of thought Rising from many Read more
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Like a symphony resolving a dissonant melody Or a spring rain compelling Dismal starkness to Hues of spectroscopy Calmness and peace urging Chaotic white noise To a sonnet One note upon another Thus is the Lord and all His goodness easing The dark from the depths of shadows To the focus of One Light And Read more
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The devouring sea Of troublesome thought Swells to overwhelm What is to be naught. With hope ever trying Like towers of sand, It is hopeless lying Under a liar’s remand. Where is the encompassing light? O pleasantly warm, endearing, pure… I give up my worldly fight Finally wholeness from omniscient lure And with the determined Read more
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Ebbs and flows Of persistent swell Old one out Meets new one in Exchanging Pleasantries – a nod and a Good day! I too say good bye To yesterday who Is ever cordial To today. And all is well. As smiling hearts Always hold sway. And steadily Onward going On delicate Green paths Under even Read more
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O Lord bless my soul Remove the blight That casts a shadow Over the purest white Linen of a spring lamb. O Light gaze anew Dissolve the tepid Frivolous dark nature Of temporary forgetfulness to Renew yet again. O Love blossom Make my heart alive, refreshed Fruitfully stamped With virtuous approval My hand in Yours. Read more
Rick Stassi Poetry 