You hear me
call
you see me be
but yet
together
we’ll never
be
Our heart’s love
won’t last
hands will shake
forsake
all that
could have been
but
didn’t last
Please hear
in
your heart
my voice saying
Adieu
we must
go
our separate ways
be
forever
forever apart.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
Where do hummingbirds
fly
when they fly away?
Where do they
stay
drink all day?
Who do they know
to
sleep secure?
Do you
know
know for sure?
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
Hold them close
and
very tight
Feel your breath
breathe love
in the morning light
Let no soul travel
the path taken
all alone
No, never
never alone.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . .
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,
I am grateful
for
all those
that
cared
loved me
and
stood beside me
when
I faltered
fell down.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025
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