Where I’ve been
what I’ve seen
is
nothing
compared to you.
It does not
raise the temperature
it doesn’t make
the news.
But it’s
where I’ve been
it’s
what I’ve seen
it’s everything.
Everything
that makes me
me
not you.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
I must
reach for the best
I must
know that tenderness
will bring joy and happiness
I must
make my world turn
with kindness, not hate
I must
I must seek
search, participate.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2020
Last week, I shared that I entered the Arts On Main Contest
and. . .
Arts on Main is a visual arts contest hosted by the South Simcoe Arts Council since 2004. Partnering with local businesses to bring art to the main streets of Tecumseh.
We, the local artists are judged by professionals for a chance to win cash prizes.
The theme this year was
and
I wrote this about my painting. . .
“When I think of connection, it’s about finding our place within the world around us. In this painting, I wanted to capture a moment of stillness—a busy chipmunk, who, despite the demands of gathering for winter or caring for young, takes a moment to pause. It’s a reminder that even in the hustle, there’s a need to reconnect with the natural world, to rejuvenate. For me, observing nature in its raw, unfiltered state brings immense peace and fulfillment—a profound connection to the origins we all share.”
Thank You So Much
to the South Simcoe Arts Council, the judges and all the participants
It’s been such an honour!
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
Nobody can be
what I am
nor
can I be
what they are.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
I participated in
the
– Courtesy of the South Simcoe Arts Council –
A FANTASTIC show!
Folks have had the opportunity to walk the streets of the towns of Alliston and Tottenham check out all the fabulous art in participating store front windows
The Awards for the Art will be announced on October 3rd
at the end of Show
This is where I would like to ask you for your assistance
They are having a
and
I’m asking you please to go to the link below
on
the South Simcoe Arts Council’s Facebook page.
Here’s the long link. . .
Enjoy the Show online!
or
If you’re in the area, take a walk on Victoria Street Alliston
Queen St. and Mill St. in Tottenham
and
Enjoy the Art in person!
~ Patrice
Hurt, feeling alone
struggling to be me
to master
the method, the way
to
happiness
all that I need.
Not to hurt
not to struggle
but
be happy, carefree.
If only for today
that
I would like
that
I’d love to be.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
You come to me
You tell me things
I can’t comprehend
Nor
Understand.
It seems those things
Those that you
Tell me
Are beyond
My knowledge, my reasoning
Nothing
That I know of
Or
Understand.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
You place me
in a spot
I don’t want to be.
I struggle to be
somewhere else
somewhere sunny, happy
somewhere
where I want to be.
You don’t control me
you can’t make me
something that I’m not
I don’t want to be.
So I’ll let you go
I’ll move beyond your control
and not be
in a spot
I don’t want to be.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
Let me be
Not so angry
Full of fury
Let me be
Kind and generous
Only
Full of courtesy
That’s what I need
Please
Let me be.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
Quietly I said those words
I know you dread.
The ones
that show you
for what you really are.
Quietly I said
quietly with no malice
no anger or dread.
I wish you too
could hear my words.
And quietly
quietly change the way
you say the words
to be said.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024
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