I Hear Your Cry

I hear your cry 
I hear that mournful sound 
echoing
amongst the hills 
valleys
all around. 

Will I too cry, will I be sad
inconsolable 
in my quest for love 
amongst
all this sadness
and
sorrow? 

No answer comes 
no words uttered 
all
I hear is 
that awful 
awful
mournful sound. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

 

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