I need the money
I need
the fame.
That’s what I tell myself
in
the hour of vain.
Neither will accomplish
a happy journey
through life.
Only create heartache
anger
misery and strife.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025






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


I saw you
You filled my heart
My life did soar
This is all I need
I need no more.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021



Hear me now
hear
my soul moan and cry
cause you’re gone
but
you didn’t die
No
you are here
you
are there
and
it makes me sad
makes
me cry
Cause you’re not
with me
even though
I can’t deny
you
had good reason
I said things
that
weren’t nice
I said words
that made you
cry.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2024