Patrice’s Art & Poetry Blog

How Can You See

August 14, 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

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Couldn’t Be

August 13, 2025

You
couldn’t be
what I needed
you
to be

No
you were not

But
was I what
you craved
asked me
to be?

I think not

Because
I
too
couldn’t be.
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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Falling Down

August 12, 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

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I Hear You Call

August 11, 2025

I hear Your Call ~ Watercolour Illustration by Patrice

I hear you call
I do
I hear your voice
in
that
so sincere way

Say
the words
I want to hear
help me
thru
not only this day

I hear your call
you’re here
with
me

Nothing
gets better
we’re together
just
you and me.
~ Patrice.

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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Me

August 8, 2025

Patrice’s Art & Poetry Blog

After deep soul searching
Searching deep
Within
The depth of
Me

I found

Found I could be
The one
The one and only one
The only one of
Me.
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

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A Different Kind of Post… Meet Loki

August 7, 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 . . .

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
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Thanks for being here
I hope this little window into my painting world brings a smile to your day

With love,