Remember When

Remember when a laugh and smile
Were the only thing that made
The day’s itinerary song?

Remember when laughter
And carefree days lasted
All year long
The thought of winter didn’t
Come to mind
Didn’t come along.

Then there was when
A door opened up
And seriousness came along.

No smiles, no laughter
The whole day long
Winter winds blew
And the heart was frozen
In sadness
Crying was the only song.
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2020

More Than Enough

More than enough
Has come to mind
Now
Deep breath in
Long breath out
Stand firm
Look around
Know what’s coming
Coming about.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2019

When I Feel

When I feel I must go
Not to stay
Then I’ll know the path
The path to take
No remorse will come to mind
No fallen down
No mistake
The sun will shine
Rain will fall
The moon shall rise
And
I’ll be at peace
With it all.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2018

Thoughts

Featuring thoughts
That come to mind
Random some
Some sublime
Those that hold
Or lost in time
Grasping one
Making it real
Watch it unfold
Like a movie reel.

The featured one
The one held close
To carry on
To make the most
Of thoughts thought
Regardless
Of which thought
Is thought the most.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2015

Nothing Comes To Mind

Nothing comes to mind
Resting easy
Gazing, looking at the sky.

No thoughts stay
They all float away
On a breeze filled with giggly feelings.

Nothing comes to mind or stays
It’s just a lighthearted, quiet day.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014