I Need To Know

I can’t keep you happy
I can’t let you go
No one can say the things
I need to know.

Bow my head in anguish
Raise it in joy
Move forward, telling
No one where or what
I need to know.
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2020

The Ultimate Sacrifice

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The ultimate sacrifice,
The ultimate gift.

I thank you
for my freedom,
for my right to live
and choose.

If not for unselfish giving
and bravery beyond
we’d not be here today
and have that right to choose.

I bow my head
and thank you
for your service far beyond
and  show my gratitude
for all those
that have gone.
~ Patrice  

© Patrice Clarkson – 2019

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Nelson Is Dead

NELSON MANDELA
July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013

Nelson is dead
Can’t believe these words
I just have said.

A brave, courageous man
Lived a life to make it better
For all men.

I bow my head in reverence
Say a pray
For those left behind.

For you see there will never be
Another such great
And wondrous, loving man.

Rest in peace Nelson Mandela
You brave, courageous loving man.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2013

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The ultimate sacrifice,
The ultimate gift.

I thank you
for my freedom,
for my right to live
and choose.

If not for unselfish giving
and bravery beyond
we’d not be here today
and have that right to choose.

I bow my head
and thank you
for your service far beyond
and  show my gratitude
for all those
that have gone.
~ Patrice  

© Patrice Clarkson – 2019