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
Archive for the ‘My Musings’ Category
Falling Down
August 12, 2025
A Different Kind of Post… Meet Loki
August 7, 2025Hello 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 . . .
To watch a Painting of Mine come to Life!
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,
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The Answer
August 1, 2025
Already heard
the answer
Made my decision
right or wrong
Will believe
in
that answer
Made clear
and
so profound.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022
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Finding Out
July 31, 2025
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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Can You See Me?
July 28, 2025
Can you see me?
Am I
close to you?
Are my lips moving
singing
songs
of
love?
Do my steps
follow
the righteous path
or
veer into
what’s called
a
disastrous class?
Are you there beside of me?
Can I hear
your voice
singing words
in
a pleasant melody?
Do I know
if
I fall
you’ll be there
picking me
up
Supporting me
Till the trail ends
and
we have made it
We are there.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
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You Can Hear Me
July 23, 2025
You can hear me
call
you can see me
cry
Yet
no where
do I see you come
to
me
Help me
thru
this that keeps me
trapped
No, not that I’m aware
I hope tomorrow
or
the day after that
I will feel
your embrace
Know that you
indeed
do
care.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
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I Have To Seek
July 22, 2025
I have to seek
I have to find
the answers in this mess
make it
Divine
I reach out
I ask
they look back at me
they don’t answer
blank
is
all I see
I must seek
I must find
all
the answers
to make my world
a place
of
peace
So
Divine.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
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I See The Anger
July 15, 2025
I see the anger
the fury
Why do I let
this
envelope me?
Struggle to be free
to be
happy
Yet all I see
is
sadness, madness
Scaring me.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
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Hold My Heart
July 8, 2025
Hold my heart
hold me still
let me see beyond
the gate
far, far across the hill
take my hand
let’s walk we two
to a place
where forgiveness
reigns
and
gentleness
is a way of life
There we’ll stay
living
in
perfect harmony
Oh, yes
that
would be nice!
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
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Waiting To Tell
June 26, 2025
Here I am
waiting
for the right place
and
time
to tell all
you need to know
to
get through
just
another day
I won’t say
anything nasty
I won’t get in the fray
but
I will tell you
you need
to
be happy
even if
no one else
can see your smile
smile anyway.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
