“Poetry is all that is worth remembering in life.”

— William Hazlitt

Patrick Patrick

It's What I Live For

I want to forget those days
But I can’t— My mind it replays
Each decision— The thoughts of mistakes
And how it all makes my heart ache—

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Without You

The ocean underneath foot
The clouds in my eyes
I reach for something missing
Wishing you by my side

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That Last Night

A night of moonlight, gently it gleams, passing glass panes, and onto the floor. 
I sit alone reflecting, thoughts of melancholy aching

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Those Three Words

A fortunate friendship of fate, two strangers we were.
We had so much in common, watching each hour then turn.
That huge smile when we met, I still recall your red face.
The special moments we shared, I’ll always remember the place.

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Inseparable Souls

In this dark chamber filled with lonely silence
My senses register only the faintest sound
The quiet echo of your heartbeat I'm reminded
Often I recall the magnificent years we found

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Reflection

As I stand staring into the mirror
A silent reflection shows me its view
Of someone that seems very familiar
Or at least someone that I once knew

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Still Waiting

My heart aches, tell me that I belong…
Yet it can’t be that tough, can it?
Or is the silence still your favorite song?

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Voices

A dream- it couldn’t have been
For everything felt so real
And if my eyes were shut
Would not the anxiety be less

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The Last Touch

When it’s time, I’ll do the right thing
Until then, I want to steal every last second
Just like stealing that first kiss, my heart pounded so
It’s been years, and you’re all that I’ve ever known

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