Heard a robin
today
It’s song played
happily
in
my head
For now
I know
what lies ahead
Spring, summer
then
late fall
All in order
That’s
what I hear
when
the robin calls.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025



My heart aches
my soul cries
for a time
of clear innocence
a time that time
has taken
to the past
No more to feel
to bask
in rays of light
hearted laughs
Sadness overwhelms
hurt
seems to last
til no more tears left
to sob
crying for the now
distance past.
~ Patrice
Patrice Clarkson – 2022

Remember when?
We were happy
The world turned
the sun shone
We were happy
No matter what
was said
in jest or a little angry
things could be worked out
We were happy
Now it seems
the world stands still
in
disbelief
The sun shines elsewhere
hiding
And
us?
We’re not happy.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025


You won’t hold me tight
you’ll leave me
in the middle
of
the night
your heart is cold
your eyes filled
with anger
I’ll see you leave
I’ll see you go
I won’t cry or say a word
our love is over
we’ll move on, retrieve our lives
our emotions too
no more hurt
from
the likes of you.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025



Each morning
I create
Patrice
Each morning
I make her come alive
Each night she sleeps
but
does not die
Each day
I appreciate she lives
she is alive.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022



You don’t know me
you’ve never seen me
But
I know you
Your heart is
evil
filled with hate
taking advantage of
the weak, the vulnerable
those looking
for
someone great
But
Unfortunately
all they get is
what’s good for you
what lines your pockets
and
those you bought
those that will participate
in your killing schemes, your lies
your hate.
You don’t know me
I wish
I didn’t know you.
~ Patrice
@ Patrice Clarkson – 2025