Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

Peace

  • Like a Tree

    And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:3 (KJV) What is like a tree So strongly set? With rooting system’s Foundation met. And of this tree It also… Read more

  • Crimson on White

    “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me”  Matthew 16:24 (KJV) Where shall I go O Lord, O Lord? With mountains to climb And stream to ford. I shall follow You. What should I do O Lord, O… Read more

  • Immersion in Grace

    For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work,… Read more

  • Our Truth, the Way

    Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away. Psalm 144:4 (KJV) For as we behold angst in our days, These are the times when our focus on God strays Be wary of moments of depart As the enemy shall aim his fiery dart. But, for what will we gain… Read more

  • And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. 1 John 2:2 (NKJV) Atonement Born in man all ill of will, Patience lost with reasoning unreal. Transparent elixirs alluring call, His face pressed against a wall. Hear the siren’s tempting song, Pressing darkness moves along.… Read more