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My Heart Softly Waits

May 16, 2016

My heart softly waits
To make the connection
To the world of love
Not hate.

My heart
She softly waits.
~ Patrice

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Robin In The Nest That Be

May 13, 2016

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Robin's Nest and four Eggs

Robin in the nest that be
Built an impressive place
For turquoise eggs to be
In their little comfy nest
Do rest
Patience be

Keep an eye on all
That may be around
To harm
This little nest that be

Tucked away
Hidden in leaves
Where no one sees
This little nest
A robin’s nest
That be.
~ Patrice

Happy Birthday Sharon
and many more!

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I Only Write

May 12, 2016

I only write what I see
It’s not about me
It’s not about me.
~ Patrice

* The last writing in my series of Janis Joplin inspired works.

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Smoky hearts filled the room
Lights were dim shadows seemed to loom
Fear was present, it cast its spell
No one moved they couldn’t tell
Right from wrong nor which was hell
Quietly left, I snuck away
Hoping to live even one more day.
~ Patrice

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When The Magic Feather Floats Down

May 10, 2016

* This the second in my series of Janis Joplin inspired works.

When the magic feather floats down
When I can’t see anyone else around
When purple haze looms so near
When fountains float above the atmosphere
And even goats don’t smoke
Is when some folks will say
Tomorrows gone, now called yesterday.
~ Patrice

Janis Joplin ~ Photo courtesy of http://www.janisjoplin.com/littlegirlblue.php

Discovering the character of Janis Joplin and exploring her two different sides is explained by JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE director Amy Berg.

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I Was The Girl

May 9, 2016

* Each day this week, I’m going to be posting writings that came to me in the middle of the night after watching a documentary on Janis Joplin. Whether it is Janis writing these words thru me, or my perception of what I watched, I have no idea. Yours to decide and I hope, enjoy.

Janis Joplin during photoshoot for Big Brother & Holding Company, Forest Knolls, CA. 1967. © Lisa Laws

I was the girl who stood in the back
I was the one who didn’t say any of that
I was the one who laughed and cried
I was the one who breathed the breath
Who stood alone amongst the rest
Never knowing my heart
I think, I guess.
~ Patrice