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Hidden Deep Within

January 27, 2025

Hidden deep within
is a secret
of
how to begin
a life so wonderful
so full
of lovely things 
that 
I can’t wait 
oh no
can’t wait 
wait to begin. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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Hold It Still

January 24, 2025

Patrice’s Art & Poetry Blog

Hold It Still ~ Art and Design by Patrice

Hold it still 
Let not the movement depict a sound 
For in the quiet all will be answered 
Salvation will abound. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

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Let Me Be

January 23, 2025
Let Me Be ~ Photo by Patrice

Let me be less angry

Let me be polite

Raging at the world
will not cause anything
but
hatred and spite. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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You Might Say

January 22, 2025
You Might Say ~ Photo by Patrice

A hawk came
to my feeder
today
in hopes, I believe
to take away
a small bird
prey
you might say. 

But
he flew away
elsewhere
to better hunting
I think, I’m guessing
you might say. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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Nobody Knows Nor Sees

January 21, 2025
Nobody Knows Nor Sees ~ Illustration by Patrice

Nobody knows
nor
can they
see
the world 
exactly
the same
as
me. 
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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All You Want

January 20, 2025
All You Want ~ Photos by Patrice

You can have
all you want
everything you need
to be
that one
you were meant
to be. 

But
only, only
if
you believe
in
kindness 
love and sanctity. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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Riley Passed Away Yesterday

January 17, 2025

Patrice’s Art & Poetry Blog

Riley Passed Away Yesterday ~ photo by Patrice

Riley passed away 
yesterday 
his beating heart stopped 
his breath ceased to be 
only memories 
memories that is all we have 
you see. 

A gentle, kind, wondrous guy 
knowing, knowledgeable 
a smile on his face 
devoted beyond belief 
this was Riley 
who now has been. 

He passed away, passed away 
yesterday 
rest in peace sweet Riley 
you were loved and loved 
unconditionally. 
~ Patrice  

~ My deepest condolences to his family and all that loved him ~ 

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

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You Haven’t

January 16, 2025
You Haven't ~ Photo by Patrice

You haven’t been
haven’t seen
all the beauty surrounding you
surrounding me 

Still it’s there 

Validating
love
unconditionality 

May you
in the spring, the fall
or
the winter bare
see this beauty 

See it
all around 
holding you, keeping you
showing
that the world
sees you
and
it cares. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025

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Me

January 15, 2025
Me ~ Photo by Brent

Can you be
me? 

I don’t think so 

Only
me can be 

Be
me. 

Nor
can I be 

Be
you. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025 

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You Heard Me

January 14, 2025
You Heard Me ~ Photo by Patrice

You heard me
and
I heard you say
words I needed 
needed
to get through
this day.

You heard me
and
I heard you say
what
I must have 
to be
fulfilled, happy
as
I travel on
make
my way
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025