Danger, Danger

                Danger, danger Beware Lurking in the dark Standing there Waiting, watching for the time When the mind Isn’t paying attention Isn’t expecting anything Like this awful crime Danger, danger Make it so it...

Telling No One

Telling no one The sights I’ve seen Good or bad they are now forever Planted in my scheme of things No help on the way No rescue net in place Moving, marching forward Telling no one What I’ve seen. ~ Patrice   © Patrice Clarkson –...

Rain Falls

  Rain, rain falls Rain stays washing, watering All that seeks its life-giving ways Dripping, dropping from the sky Soaking, watering all that is so dry As thanks is raised in arms outstretched Blessing drops that give life back To a land parched Near the throes...

Beauty Comes

Beauty Beauty Beauty Beauty comes Showering Thru my window Straight into My waiting heart No hesitation Or startled start Just Calm enveloping All that beats Feeling love Putting beauty In My beating heart. ~ Patrice BeautyBeauty Beauty Beauty Beauty Beauty Beauty...

A Year Ago Today

A year ago today My brother passed away Gone from this earth His presence we still feel His form alone Has passed away. Wish you were still here Wish I could hear your laugh That I could call But you have gone Today A year ago today You, my brother passed away. ~...