I Won’t Be There

No, I won’t be there
Not sure where
But
Won’t be there 

The sun won’t shine
Rivers only wind
And
Trees pine away 

But
I won’t see
Cause I won’t be
Won’t be there. 
~ Patrice  

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023

A Heart Touched

A heart touched
By a loving paw and a wet nose
Is a heart
Forever
Forever full. 
~ Patrice 

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023

My Heart Does Sing

My heart does sing
A song so pretty
Blossoms bloom 
Grass grows
And
Birds sing 

For the song
Sung
Doesn’t weep
but reaches, holds up with strength
All that’s needed  

To keep the earth whole
Skies blue
Stars shining 
And
Waters running 

For they too
Sing
Such a lovely song
Of grace, beauty  
And
Sincere gratitude. 
~ Patrice 

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023

I Must Write

I must write something
I must share 
See
The best in the world
See it, make it
Let it be.

Then I can rest
Be at peace
For I’ve shared
Seen
What the world is
In
All its majesty. 
~ Patrice 

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2023

Seeing Visions

Seeing visions of what to do
Feeling confident
They all
Will come true

Makes no difference
If it’s
Night or day
Going onward, on my way. 
~ Patrice 

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023

Heaven Told Me

Heaven told me not to tell
About the kind gestures
You gave to all that needed love

So I didn’t

I didn’t tell 

Instead
I held you in my arms’ embrace

To let you know as well 
You are loved 
You are needed 

But
Please don’t tell 

For heaven needs you
Heaven wants you
There 

To do your work of kindness
Cause
You do it oh so well. 
~ Patrice  

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023

Know My Way

Not today nor yesterday
Would I admit
I didn’t
Know my way

It may be true 
But
In my mind
I know 
know my way 
And
Plan on getting there
Before
Yesterday. 
~ Patrice 

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023

Stolen From My Heart

Stolen from my heart
Left to decay
In the midst of rubble 
Smashed 
Ruined 
Just the other day. 

Will I get it back? 

Will I feel
Love
Another time? 

Another day? 

My heart doesn’t know
She beats
She hopes
She prays.  
~ Patrice 

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023

Once Again

Hoping for, not knowing when
I’ll see your sweet face
Once again.

Will it be tomorrow
Or
The day after that?

When I do
I’ll weep, I’ll cry
For
I’ve seen your lovely face

Once again. 
~ Patrice 

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023 

Knows

No one knows nor do they tell 
The secrets kept 
Deep within the world’s recesses 
Down it’s hidden well. 

To be told 
Maybe 
Sometime, somewhere in the future. 

But 
Who knows who 
Will be left 
That one who will  tell. 
~ Patrice  

@Patrice Clarkson – 2023