I’m not sure what I’ll write
Something about yesterday
Maybe something
That will occur tonight.
No rules in place
No sayings to follow
Just hear that soft voice speak
And my writing, my words
They follow.
~ Patrice
© Patrice Clarkson – 2018



I listened to you speak
Saw what you want
And seek.
A sadness overwhelmed
The likes of me
Realizing neither I
Or anyone on earth
Could satisfy such a hunger
Such a thirst.
I came away feeling
Worthless in this sadness
that makes me cry
For nothing, nothing
I could say or speak
Would give you
What you want and seek.
~ Patrice
© Patrice Clarkson – 2013


If you talk a lot
You say a bit
It may be factual
But is it legit?
You don’t need to speak
Everything you think
Only that, that
Spreads the word.
Make it what you need
Even if its just a little bit
Maybe just a seed.
~ Patrice
© Patrice Clarkson – 2012