Why do I write?

I write because I’m a woman,

And believe in freedom of speech.

I write because to do nothing would not be worthy.

I write to make some mark of myself upon this earth.

To show that I lived and loved,

Fought and bled in this life I was given. 

I write because I dream.

I dream that one day I will have an education,

And won’t have to rely on someone to take care of me.

I dream that my goals will be achieved,

And that I will be an inspiration to others.

I write because I wish to succeed,

Because in order to succeed I have to be everything that I can be.

Why do I write? I write because I can.