All Of Me

Let no man see the turmoil
Boiling inside of me 
Let it be something to handle 
Not take control
Of all of me 

Joy and gratitude
Are the ones I want to see 
For they will take me 
On a journey full of happiness  
Just for me. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

I Have A Lot To Do

I have a lot to do
The world, the universe
Moves not waiting
For the time that works
Just for me.

Not entirely

Move in sync
Dance in rhyme
Be the good
Commit no crime.

This will place me
In a space, a time
Where all I have to do
Is be me
And loving mine.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2019

Not Alone

Can’t believe I’m not alone
For there at my side
A presence stays
While I live, work, love, play
And some day, die.

Not alone, never to be
My journey directed
Choreographer, just for me.

I am loved no matter what
I have a place to stand
My back protected
My heart in loving hands.

My protector, confidant, spirit guide
May be those
Who have already lived
And now, have died.

Not that I care from where
They come
Just to feel that presence
At my side.

Will make my road
Smoother, a joy to live
Oh, such a ride!
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2018