
Coping,
Struggling
with all
that’s before me.
Coping not well
trying to see
all my advantages
all
my discrepancies.
This may not be
me
but it is what
I’m struggling
to overcome.
Just so
I can be me
the me.
I need to be.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2026
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