an outlet
an alternative to express myself
without being judged upon
it's not like anyone puts fear in my heart
i'm fearless

a door that opened up to me
to be me
something that helps expands my mind
it's more therapeutic than a mental health patient
hearing a boring lecture from one's counselor or
who ran out of patience finding answers to one's problem
recommended to me by a group of friends
who directed the film " to be heard"
they said to me to give myself a chance
and express, write and recite
to demographically impact the world
everyone who views my poems
provide me feedback
this is why i keep writing
to be the absolute best
and stand out from the rest
i thank you roland
i thank you amy
for this opportunity (we met a year ago)
i write
i recite
i perform
i'm known as m.v.p
most valuable poet
i'm becoming a legend
i took that baton and ran with it