I can see
but
can I understand?
The way the world turns
upside down
then
back up again?
Can I stand, stand straight
as it spins
never moving
from where I stand?
I can
oh yes, yes I can.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022


I have been feeling
Not so great
Everything matters
But not at stake.
The life I live
Must be honoured
No too hard
Nor can’t be done.
Understand I can
And
Will overcome.
~ Patrice
© Patrice Clarkson – 2018



You haven’t seen
nor do you know
the treachery
I can, I will
bestow.
For what reason
frankly
I don’t know.
Bitter
black heart
this
is what I know.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

