You can hear me
you can see me
but
can you feel
my heart beating?
Can you
be alongside me
and
know what I’m thinking?
Can you?
Can you do
all these things
can you?
I’m just asking.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025



I write
I say the words that
I believe
needs to be said.
I love the people of the world
only wish
they would not
be so intent on living
not thinking
how destructive
each footstep we take
can kill, eliminate
destroy living souls
who’ve done nothing
nothing but try to be
to live.
Take care to tread lightly
as you can
and
together we’ll make
the world a wondrous place
where we live
in
blissful harmony.
That’s all, that’s it
I’ve said
I believe
what
needs to be said.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025



Holding on, holding tight
Trying desperately to make it
Thru the day into night.
No one to help, no one to say
Words of wisdom
Nothing on this day.
Where will I be, what will I say
In a world where I’m on my own
For today.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2020


I paint
my calendar
I paint all night
I paint
till the morning light.
I know
my subject feels
the brush strokes caressing them
this beloved pet
I paint
today
and
most of tonight.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
Watch the Creation of My Art & Affirmation Calendar!
Follow along as I bring each painting to life
and
enjoy videos of the calendar-in-progress.
👉 patriceclarkson.com/patrices-2025-art-affirmation-calendar
Make 2025 a year of Art, Inspiration and Connection – Together!

