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And so, fields of green.New breath of lifeSeeking spring rainsWhich pleasantly placateThe thirstOf all things. And so, fields of gold.O, the time of our standPassing quickly, steadily…Now balmy days of reflection:Satisfied and flourishing,Certain and abounding And so, fields of gray.Joyful rest in shortened daysBlanketed with a colorful coveringOf leaves from trees.Wiser now and older, patient.Seeds Read more
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“How optimistic the fields that grow To appreciative eyes the fruit they show Diligent is the northern breeze Laying unfetter’d life over these…” Diligent breeze virtuously Surrounding the ones who seek Above horizon’s razor-edge line and Over mountain’s pleading peak. Contrarily meandering, pitifully seen, The anemic lights – Of those eyes peering Throughout lifeless nights. Under Read more
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The sweetness of a moonlit night, The certainty of all things right. Bathing in a tender glow, A fallen leaf upon the snow. O how these times entice my mind, Surely tension bliss shall bind. And liberty’s law brings peacefulness, Glittering lights resolve duress. Snow settles to her motionless home, Allowing my thoughts to float and roam. O Read more
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“Thou awakest us to delight in Thy praise; for Thou madest us for Thyself, and our heart is restless, until it repose in Thee.” Saint Augustine We awake each morning from our sleep a new creation in You, Lord. We awaken in our senses with revelations from You, Lord. We awaken in every aspect of Read more
Rick Stassi Poetry 