When I Hear

When I hear the voices call 
My heart bumps 
skips a beat.

When I hear that melody
I know 
know I’m not alone
nor to be.

When I hear the voices sing
sing of love, compassion 
everything. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

Art Is

Art is a thing of

Beauty

Sweetness

Strength

Anger

Kindness

Remorse

Compassion

Honesty

and

Bliss.

Not just a Man’s name.
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

Let My Journey Be Free

Let my journey be free
Free of anguish
Free of anger
Free of hatred and despair
Free of heartache
Free of selfishness
Let my journey be
Free of all of these.

Let my journey be free
Free to choose, to share
Free to grow and feel gratitude
Free to experience compassion
Free to feel joy in all I do
Free to be me
That’s what I need
My journey to be.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2011

Heartache

Heartache is paramount. Struggle to understand and feel compassion, asking why.
~ Patrice 

© Patrice Clarkson – 2011