I Am A Survivor

I am a survivor 

I survived hatred, anger  
things
that made me a victim

I am a survivor

I came through
growing into someone
who understands how it happened

I am a survivor

Only hurt, remorse for those
who inflicted that hatred
that anger

I am a survivor

Have moved forward
build a life full of love, generosity
no hatred, some anger

I am

I am a survivor. 
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

Wondering, Wondering

Wondering, wondering
What has happened
What lies ahead
Wondering.

Know nothing
Can be changed
Nor improved upon
Still, still wondering.

Will it happen once again
Or be so different
From the past
I’m wondering, wondering.

No one knows for sure
Yet hopes
Assumes the best
While wondering, wondering.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2017

My Benefactor Does Not Know

My benefactor does not know
What has happened.

And where I go
My benefactor does not know.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2013