You Had Me At The Start

You had me at the start 
the start of the morning 
the beginning of night. 

You were with me 
as I traversed treacherous waters 
no saviour in sight. 

I began to understand 
how much I needed you 
when all alone 
in the middle of a terrible fight. 

Now, with you alongside 
I go thru the most dangerous times 
coming out into 
a magnificent, glorious light. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2022

My Heart Aches

My heart aches 

Surrounded by people 
who think me stupid 

My heart aches 

For these people have judged
convicted me of dumb behaviour 

My heart aches  

At the moment I see no alternative 
it must be true 
I have no saving grace, no saviour 

My heart aches 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

The Unholy Light

We have seen the unholy light 
Glaring red on the darkest night 
No reprieve, no delight 
Misery, forgotten mercy 
No saviour
Til the morning light. 

Then there, the beauty unfolds 
It’s saving grace holds 
Helping those
Lost, misplaced 
Keeping safe, shielding life 
Protecting all that see 
Her holy light 

We have seen the unholy light 
We have gone beyond it’s fierce grip
To bask in love all the loving day 
Protected
Throughout the darkest night 
Til rising, morning light. 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021