You’ve Been With Me

You’ve been with me 
I believe
no amount of time will pass
without you near. 

Remorse in the beginning 
crying that will cease 
becoming memories of laughter and play 
things talked about shown, learned
and explained.

No farther away
than a thought in my head
for I see your voice speaking
your eyes filled with kindness 
no dread. 

I know I can go forward 
I know I’ll be ok 
for you’ll be with me 
forever 
forever and a day. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

I Feel The Wheels Turning

I feel the wheels turning
I know
I’m moving ahead
left behind is the quandary
shall I stay safe
or
go forward instead.

The path is convoluted
many twists and turns ahead
but I know
I feel
It’s the only road I must travel
before I sleep
lay down
rest my weary head.
~ Patrice  

© Patrice Clarkson – 2020

I Don’t Hear Your Story Now

I don’t hear your story now
All is oblivious somehow
Rain has poured the storyline away
Gone for tomorrow
Not to exist yesterday.

A thought comes to mind

If I think of it now
And it exists in the present
Must have been lived yesterday
And will go forward to tomorrow
Being lived all the way.
~ Patrice

© Patric Clarkson – 2019

Looking Back, I See Ahead

Looking Back, I see ahead
The twists and turns
I must not fear nor dread
The world will come
And be before my feet
It’s up to me to go forward
To find, to seek.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2019

There I Stand

There I stand
Soul, hat in hand
Searching, looking for the right way
The right stand.

Should I turn left
Or maybe right
Go forward or
Retreat into the dark of night?

No answer comes
No word spoken clear
Quiet, gentle silence moves me
Our bond unbroken here.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2017