by Patrice Clarkson | May 24, 2018 | Poetry
Heaven help the ones Who lead the march Across desert bare Filled with trees But nothing there. Smoking hot The earth upon their feet Sending curses up To gaunt, hollow cheeks. No one calls, no one speaks All is silent Except for wailing Seeping, creeping sounds...
by Patrice Clarkson | Oct 3, 2013 | Affirmations, Poetry
Travelling down a no return road Going forward pass signs On this winding, bending road That tell me what’s ahead Sometimes full of anticipation Sometimes only dread. Going forward Not looking back Not using a rearview mirror To see behind There’s no use...
by Patrice Clarkson | Apr 19, 2013 | My Musings, Poetry
I drink my coffee I sip my tea I struggle in the morning Just to be me. Then in the afternoon It all becomes clear Salvation from questions I have no answers to No answers for Those I hold dear. As night settles in And my heart quietly rests I see I’ve been...