Archive for the ‘My Musings’ Category

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Fireflies Sparkle In The Sky

June 18, 2014

fireworks in the sky ~ Photo by Patrice

Fireflies sparkle in the sky
Flashing bright
Then fading, disappearing in a humid night.

Fireflies moving in a most erratic way
Flying high
Sparkling bright in a summer nightime flight.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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It’s Friday, Friday the 13th Once Again

June 13, 2014

Friday the 13th in Port Dover ~ photo courtesy of http://www.pd13.com

It’s Friday, Friday the 13th once again
See spirits and souls ride with a Strawberry moon
Down to Dover on Harleys all day.

Hear the VROOM, VROOM consume the air
With the night bright in galactic flares
On Friday, it’s Friday the 13th again.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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Ouch And Help Went To Bed

June 12, 2014

Ouch and help went to bed.
Sharon's Kitty ~ photo by PatriceOuch yelled out cause help was dead.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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Let Me Sit Under The Maple Tree

June 11, 2014

Fall Leaves ~ photo by Patrice

Let me sit under the maple tree.

Let my soul live far into eternity
Let me see my heart soar in ecstasy
Let me be one of the ones
Who carry the message to all that need.

Under the maple tree
Let me be me.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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Not All I Am About

June 9, 2014

Brittainy ~ Watercolour by Patrice.

My running is not all I am about
But it is what keeps me physically healthy, grounded and at peace
Without it, I will have no focus, no inner peace.

My writing is not all I am about
But from it, I feel whole, in touch with who I am spiritually
I feel a calm, a calm fulfillment.

My art is not all I am about
It’s what I need, what I feel called to do
A yearning, a desire, a challenge, an ecstasy
It is who I am. Who I desire to be.

But not all I am about.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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Maya, Maya Angelou

May 29, 2014

Maya, Maya Angelou ~ My Hero.

Maya Angelou was and is my hero, my saviour.
Long before I wrote this blog or anything for that matter, one day, I came across a Daily Affirmation calendar of Maya’s sayings and other affirmations
inspired by her. 

I needed it, no matter the cost.
You see, at that time I had very, very little money to spare and to spend it on a ‘Daily Affirmation’ calendar was well, frowned upon ~ by me.

It was a life preserver, a lifeline to a drowning soul. 

Her writings are magical. They saved me. Made me feel like I was important, had rights, dreams and could dare to dream and accomplish what I desired. This grand lady inspired not only me, but the whole world. I am so grateful for having this wonderful, talented, perceptive lady to guide me in my life.

Adieu great, fine lady, adieu. 
~ Patrice.  

Maya Angelou

Maya, Maya Angelou ~ My Hero.

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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Ralph Rides With Me

May 27, 2014

Ralph's Red Van ~ Photo by Patrice

 

 

 

 

Ralph rides with me
Just as long as he needs to see
I know everything and how it goes.

My jeep was dying piece by piece
When a friend said
“I know of a car that just might do”

Off we went to check it out
Ralph’s red van
Left as if he’d just stepped out.

I said yes to this red van
The one that belonged to
Ralph the Man.

I feel his presence beside of me
Cause you see, for a little while
Ralph rides with me.
~ Patrice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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Still Wondering

May 26, 2014

Still Wondering
On this another day
As I haven’t found a way
To conquer all my fears
Or still the voices of distain
And sacrifice all the blame.

Still wondering
What this day has been
And wondering what tomorrow
Will unfold to bring, wondering
Still wondering.
~ Patrice

Rodeo Rider ~ photo by Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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Wondering Once Again

May 23, 2014

Study of hands and paint brushes ~ Illustration by Patrice for New Chalice Brushes

Wondering 

Once again. 

Wondering 

What is best? 

Wondering 

If I’ll make the right decision. 

Wondering 

Will it affect the rest? 

Wondering 

What will come to be? 

Wondering 

What will happen to me? 

– No answers come but still –

Still I’m wondering. 

Wondering 

Just the same. 

~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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So Much Could Happen

May 22, 2014

Beautiful Raining ~ Photo by Patrice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So much
Could happen
If I knew the reason
Why I came here
What I need to see
Need to be.

See far meadows
See trees blowing
In the breeze.

Are these
These what I need
Need to see?

Breathe in salt air
As it crashes
Sinks back
To emerald depths
In a deep blue sea.

Will I reach these?
These I need to see
Need to hear
Those I do so need?

Then a sigh
I hear, I hear
My life is right
I’m where I need
Right where I need
To be.
~ Patrice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014