Hold Back The Anger

Hold back the anger Remembering where hurts were done By people who just didn’t care. Not the one they tried to make me Not the one who really cares Whether their world is perfect Cause in my heart, mine is And nothing, no part of theirs. ~ Patrice © Patrice...

Lighting Strikes A Hummingbird

Lighting strikes a hummingbird As she sits, sleeping in the night. Thunder crashes Wind wails Rain weeps. No right is done When tragedy screams thru A dark, unforgiving night. ~ Patrice © Patrice Clarkson –...

I Don’t Need To Write Each Day

I don’t need to write each day Nothing says I must, I may. Not only of heartache do I tell a written tale With knowing words that ache As t’s are crossed and hope is there and all I’ve got. But still, no one, nothing says I must, I may write these...

Why Not Forgive

Why not forgive, let it go For you know The pain is only yours They don’t care or know. Don’t let them live In your heart and soul. ~ Patrice © Patrice Clarkson – 2014