My journey is bumpy.
There is a bend in the road.
A kink in the pavement.
A hurt in the heart.
All will be healed.
~ Patrice

My journey is bumpy.
There is a bend in the road.
A kink in the pavement.
A hurt in the heart.
All will be healed.
~ Patrice

This is beautiful, this is free, this is me.
Deep, dark and foreboding but magnificent.
Cherish it. Love it. Embrace it. It is me.
~ Patrice
© Patrice Clarkson – 2012

Gentle souls gently resting.
Smiling faces greeting burdened souls.
Open hearts embracing those that need,
Gently raising gentle souls.
~ Patrice

Here I am a mortal with all kinds of hangups,
striving to do the best that is possible for me.
To create, to love and show kindness to others and myself.
~ Patrice

Yesterday a dear friend, a certified canine therapist, met for the first time my beloved rotti. She said she felt a deep sadness with her and questioned me as of the reason. I was a lost for words.
Then this morning, I woke with a profound sadness myself. Wondering why and where it came from, I started my day. I opened my Artist Pages to write and the first thing I opened to, was a writing I did in the middle of the night, a few weeks back;
“Deep and profound sadness.
Untold depression, extreme anguish.
Why?
Unknown.
My dog whimpers in her sleep. She too remembers the past.”

The fund raiser was absolutely great fun!
The day started with rain and sadly, most people that had said they were coming, never showed because of it.
Those of us that were there had a wonderful, informative time and won the best prizes in the raffle. Had wagon rides, got acquainted with the miniature horses and networked with the other participants.
The clouds cleared about the time we were scheduled to begin and the rest of the day was weather perfect.
Thank you Nancy for putting this all together and inviting me to be part of it.

On Sunday, June 13 – 1 pm to 4 pm, I will be part of the Alliston and District Humane Society Fundraiser at Cherry Valley Retreat – 7168 10th Line, Essa.
You could be the winner of a portrait of your cherished pet by entering the raffle I’m offering.
Come out and see all the things that are happening and take a look at some of my Watercolour Portraits I’ll have on display.