Hold Them Close

Hold them close 
and 
very tight 

Feel your breath
breathe love
in the morning light 

Let no soul travel 
the path taken 
all alone 

No, never 
never alone. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

I Feel Your Presence

I feel your presence
I feel your breath
Warm and sweet
Upon my neck.

I reach for your arms
Your body most sublime
But empty handed
Here I stand.

I think I have lost my mind
My soul mourns
Wails a tale of sadness
Laughter gone.

Maybe tomorrow
I’ll join you
In the bye, in the already
Long gone.
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2020