Rick Stassi Poetry

personal pathways in Poetry

Psalm 23

  • pity the poor wind

    dark wind above obscuring light with frenetic pace laden with futile might coursing seen as purposed and wise means chasing ends in limitless tries as death deceives on a blustery trail those yearning for hope only to fail catch my hand you in scurrying fright let’s sit upon tufts of reason’s delight hold my hand Read more

  • consider time

    “But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time” Psalm 69:13 NKJV Where are you, days gone by? I consider the sun’s rise once again onto fog shrouded oceans of wondering eyes peering up to the heavens hoping and praying that enigmatic Time will tell his story and all Read more

  • old tree

    the truth in an old tree gnarly and rooted deep by waters still. when shall I hear healing words draw nigh to shed upon your hopeful peering eyes seeking to allay fears? I wait, I wait to dry your tears. maybe that is why i listen on passing breezes – it is best, I believe, Read more

  • powder blue

    There is softness in your touch, O Lord, gently urging our rest under Powder blue upon velvety green That flow to one another Meeting at one decidedly Straight line – Our perspective horizon. Do you believe our hearts, Are connected? Across waves of blue Through gentle white bursts Of moisture laden Ships of the sky. Read more

  • these things…

    The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Forever and one day My cries are heard Through my days Of seemingly endless plight And the angst of the unknown Tearing and pulling… The brave resolute faces Of pilgrims on our way Led in trust Held in hope Steeped in faith True to Read more