No more will I be
the one
who saves you
always full of courtesy
No more will I be
the one
who laughs
dances to a silly song
no more
No more will I be
the one
who helps you up
cradles a ailing, sickly little pup
no
no more
No more
will I be that one
For you see
you have come to me
you have made
me see
I don’t need to do
all that
Cause it’s you
now
doing all this
for me.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
My heart bleeds
my eyes
do cry
everything in between
is
start to live
end with
die.
No words will hold you up
no words
take you down
only your mind
can
conquer
what keeps you
constrained
what keeps you bound.
Freedom is yours
freedom
in
life
start to live
is
my advice.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
You have me
you
hold and care for me
I live to be
close
near to you
You are my everything
you
make me whole
you make me come
alive
I can’t see a world
a time
without you
by
my side.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
There have been
regrets
in
my life
things
I’d rather
not
dwell on
Live twice
To find
joy
in those times
is
hard to accept
hard
to find
This is why
I acknowledge
they
happened
maybe cry
then
let them go
But did they
help me change
help me
grow?
You know
I just don’t
know.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
Where do hummingbirds
fly
when they fly away?
Where do they
stay
drink all day?
Who do they know
to
sleep secure?
Do you
know
know for sure?
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
How can you
see
what’s near
dear
to me?
Standing
way off
talking to someone
that’s not
me
How can you
how can you
see?
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
I saw
you
falling down
I saw
rocks slip
crashing
all around
No sound
could
I hear
no breath intake
no cries
for
God’s sake
Only
falling
falling down.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
Hello Dear Readers,
Today’s post is a little different.
Instead of a poem or affirmation, I’m inviting you to something special. . .
A moment behind the scenes . . .
Many of you know me for my poetry, affirmations, and photographs. . .
but another part of my creative life is
Painting Pet Portraits
It’s an art that connects me to the spirit of the animal I’m painting – and often, to the people who love them most.
My latest painting is of a strong spirited kitty named Loki.
From what I’ve been told, Loki has a heart full of love and knows exactly what he wants!
For me, while I painted him, I could feel him watching, curious as to what I was doing. And while this painting commission came during a time of personal heartache for me – there was Loki. His look offered me quiet encouragement and in a gentle way, I felt supported just by having him in front of me.
Tonight, I’m sharing his story – and his painting creation
In a special. . .
YouTube Premiere
I’ll be there watching with you and we can chat live in the comments.
I’d love for you to join me!
🗓 Premiere Date: Tonight! August 7
🕔 Time: 5:15 PM (ET)
🎥 Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/YV-UwlJ6k20
(And don’t forget to click ‘Notify Me’ so you don’t miss it!)
Thanks for being here
I hope this little window into my painting world brings a smile to your day
With love,
Already heard
the answer
Made my decision
right or wrong
Will believe
in
that answer
Made clear
and
so profound.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022
Holding still
and
finding out
the world
doesn’t turn round
me
There
is
no doubt
Full of myself
proud
dictating
what’s to come about
is
not
who I should be
This is true
I have
no doubt.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
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