Capturing the Moments of a Contemplative Life

By S. A. Stitz

Capturing The Moments Of A Contemplative Life though lacking meter, rhyme, and any preestablished harmony of formal methods we do find in the eroticism of moments extremely passionate expression between lovers, man and nature, and passing friends. Throughout, whether he writes of love, sex, or everyday life we find a sense of longing.

The author's ability to capture purely lyrical impulses and voices then allowing them to grow in their own original directions as lyrical expression proves mystical at times. His subconscious appears to receive thoughts of past and present from outside the boundaries of time and space and flow through his consciousness. Therefore they are not necessarily the emotions of the author, or any single person but may be seen as the collective consciousness of humanity as a whole. Because of the author's aptitude to channel the passionate experiences of others whose level of energy exceeds most, many insist he is a being without a self-identity.

The astonishing ease with which he transforms the phenomena of sexual experiences, oneness with nature, and the heartbreak of aging into symbolic images of psychological states proves to be the heart and soul of his writings.

If you deeply contemplate his musings that appear to come from his aesthetic consciousness you will transport to a feeling of spatial motion without a conception of time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 3, 2011
• ISBN: 9781456725099

S. A. Stitz

S. A. Stitz was born and raised amid the steel and concrete of New York City. His craving to travel drew him to explore the idea of creating an adventure travel company. While exploring parts of countries seldom visited by tourists Stan met and talked with chieftains, ascetics, and shamans as he sought to gain knowledge about the legends, myths, and folklore of their regions. Stan’s awareness of mystical events and lore from vastly different countries brought clarity to the notion that there is a great deal that today’s societies are not privy to. Stan’s first attempt at a novel was inspired by much of the folklore he collected and firsthand spiritual experiences he was fortunate to be a part of. Combining that with what he learned while visiting martial arts training and meditation centers, the idea of Jai came into being. Stan presently resides on a beautiful rain forest island in the Caribbean.

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First published by AuthorHouse 02/28/2011

ISBN: 978-1-4567-2508-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4567-2510-5 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4567-2509-9 (e-b)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2011900466

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Contents

Introduction

Moments In Time

Did I?

The Artiste

Hidden

Too Precious

Solitary man

Lovers of the Night

Spring Is Everywhere

Joy in Being Alone

One More Hour

… . too harsh

At Peace

The Visitor

A moment in time (8)

Leon 1

No Words

the answer…

haunted

Sensual

Reminiscence

Gros Ventre

…..meditation

Gros Ventre (3)

Her Smile

It’s a Journey

… . endlessly longing

Music of the Night

She Followed Her Heart

a moment in time (9)

…and yet

Apparition

The Simple Life

O’ So Fast

Finally One

Time Passes

Chee-yun 1

Chee-yun 2

A New Day

I Delayed

Reflection

I Love

… . a new dawn

…….cry of the wolf

Haunting Visions

Heavy Heart

Heavy Heart 2

‘tis the autumn…

Modern Day Heroes

… . how peaceful

A Moment In Time (1)

Tears

Maybe Tomorrow

Hidden Away

Prairie Day

waiting

confused

when

Autumn Night

always present

Woodland Nymph

If Only

.… it caresses him

Fantasy

Winter’s Thaw

A Day in the Superstitions

Sleet

Don’t walk away…..

A moment in time (4)

Justified

Courage

Yearning

Ilyse

Ilyse’s Journey

Still A Wanderer

The Old Man

Not Quite Right                       

The perfect melody……

Danger

Nature Walks

Alone, Yearning

….cloud visions

Tender Moment

I Think Not

Stillness

A Spring Breeze

Freedom

No Words

Thunderstorm

longing 1

longing 2

Lifetime Change

A Young Girl’s Seasons

Winter Cabin

Friends

One

cemetery

Lovers Fill My Seasons

The Prairie

Secrets

Leaving It Behind 

No Doubt….

Lingering Question

True Way

….walk with me

Prairie Grasses

You Asked…

Over and Done

Impatience

Endless Journey

Melancholy

Dancing Vision

Renewal

… her loving embrace

Discipline

Joy

Seeds

….while people sleep

Clarity

Comfort

A Moment In Time (2)

An Illusion

… . seeing beyond

Vulnerable

Forever the Teacher

hidden

Kindred Spirit

Nature Teaches

2010

Unprepared

Getting Close

Missouri Cabin

I mostly fear … .

The Gift

Spiritual Climb

An Unforgiving Land

this moment

… . always moved

still annoying

Seeking God

… . take heed

… . emptiness

The Passions Of Man

… set free

Gros Ventre (5)

Everywhere spring … .

have you noticed

Inspiration

Homage to Ferlhingetti

About the Author

To all those who helped fulfill and deepen the moments of my life.

Introduction