I’m Alive

My heart is empty 
A soul full of
nothing 
I walk thru the world 
a zombie 
feeling, hearing, seeing 
nothing. 

Will I wake 
I will arrive at a place
full of love 
joy and happiness 
a place where 
I can cry
I’m alive, I alive! 
~ Patrice  

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

Sleepy, Tired

Sleepy, tired
wake up from tired sleep 
open eyes, rub the sleep right out 
yawn quite a bit 
move about
breath in, breath out. 

Wake for the day starting, begin 
sleep tonight after dark steps in 
where once again 
sleepy, tired is what is felt
begins. 
~ Patrice  

 

@ Patrice Clarkson – 2021

The Early Morning Light

I wake in the early morning light
Pondering my mission, my delight
No other knows
No other can conceive
The thoughts, the words
The images that come
Only to me.

The early morning light
Can be quiet
Still as the darkness left
Or filled with joy
Sounds singing, bringing forth
The board, bright daylight.

I will lay here
In the midst of my thoughts
The grey dawn getting ever so light
I will rise, knowing
What must be done
Beyond the early morning light.
~ Patrice

© Patrice Clarkson – 2019