Reason Why I Write
She asked me what I like to write
I told her whatever
It’s whatever I bear in my soul that day
It’s whatever I just so happen to say
It’s whatever I feel deep in my heart
It’s whatever I’m feeling, good, bad, sweet or tart
She asked me why I write
I said because I can
I can do anything with these intellectual hands
I could draw a portrait, or I could write a poem
I could even do a combination of the two forms
I could write a story about personal glory
Or I could write a play about someone else’s story
She asked me when I will write
I told her right now
God gave me a gift, I intend on not letting him down
I intend to use it with or without him around
I intend to use it without reason, need, or hopeless frown
I thank him for this gift each and every day
And that is why, Mrs. Washington, I freely write this way