The Words

The words sit silent Waiting to take a place On a page, part of a sentence A paragraph Or just fill an empty space. Never know what they are to be Where they’re coming from Placed upon the page Uttered From a pulpit Graced by the shinning sun. No matter, there...

Succumb To Nothingness

Succumb to nothingness Drop into the abyss Slender is the chance I will survive all this. Tolerance doesn’t know Where to step in Or even if It still exists. My sadness knows all this Crying out the name The name of one Who can change, change this. ~ Patrice ©...

Sometimes

Sometimes the world will cry Sometimes, sometimes Sometimes the rain will wash away The hurt, the anger and the pain Sometimes, sometimes Sometimes I need to say I’ll cry but only for today Sometimes, sometimes Sometimes ~ Patrice © Patrice Clarkson –...

It Was The BEST!

It was the BEST! The Purple Hills Art & Heritage Society’s ‘Artist on Location Show’ last weekend was a success! Art, Prints and merchandise were sold and new friendships were forged I would like to say ‘Thanks’ to all of you who came...

Agonizing, Difficult Regret

Agonizing, difficult regret Struggling to understand Just what I did to regret For no soft heart opens up Or holds me close Only solitude, loneliness Are at my command. Life of near and far away Feels trodden upon No joy to lift me up No smile that helps me stand Only...