When I Look Out To Sea

When I look out to sea 
I see you looking
looking back over
just at me 

The waves roll in
and
back out again 
bringing with them 
a message from overseas 
a message
you sent just for me 

In my thoughts I touch your lips 
say words of love 
then send them
on the wind 
over water, overseas 
to you with love 
just from me. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

My Thoughts

Won’t go back 

My thoughts were right 
the
first time. 

Don’t second guess those thoughts 
let them flow 
Telling you
all 
all you need to know. 

They know 

They are connected 
to
the universe 
and
there all thoughts
they
freely flow. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

I Know I’ve Been Lost

I know
I’ve been lost 
in the wilderness
of
low self esteem 

Climbing out 
has been hard 
rocks, crevasses 
unholy shards
pierce my skin, my life
my thoughts 

Still I climb 
I push, pull and shove 
to
a glorious world 
full of
grace, courage 
and
self-love. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

The Path Is Varied

The path is varied
The trail travelled a lot
My thoughts are hurried
Stepping on this path
I’ve got.

Where will it lead
On what road will I pass
people I know
Those whose friendship
And love will or won’t last.

All questions and answers
I find on this road
Travelled
Will last, last forever
Forever last.
~ Patrice

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2020