by Patrice Clarkson | Oct 10, 2014 | My Musings, Poetry
I wonder what was it like When I was born Did I cry right away Or was I compelled? Did I know what had happened Was I frightened to be out Of the only world I’d known Did I even know where I was? The answers I don’t know No one left to tell Gone are the...
by Patrice Clarkson | May 1, 2014 | Affirmations, Poetry
Bright the day that brings me light Illuminates my path, my rights. Stepping into brightened day Basking in the guiding sun Warmth of those Whose love holds me steady On my path, my lightened way. No darken soul Frightened, weakened by remorse Feelings, wrongs done no...
by Patrice Clarkson | Mar 27, 2014 | My Musings, Poetry
Today is a sad day for me Today was the day I knew in my heart My mom was dying. Nothing, nothing I could do Or say would stop it This I knew in my heart But not my head. Anguish, fear, frightened Looking for the answer That would save her Keep her here with me...
by Patrice Clarkson | May 9, 2013 | Poetry
Charged with energy Moving making way Bowing to an entity I did not hear or say Answering questions I never did not ask Frightened With fervor on my face That which I cannot mask. ~ Patrice © Patrice Clarkson –...