Why I write

 

My words aren’t just words

That are thrown into a sentence

But you must uncover the mystery

Of what I have written

 

I write for those who can’t

But want to be heard

Even when they’re too shy

To utter a single word

 

I write to send a message

To those who need incite

While others seem to write rude things

And it’s all out of spite

 

I write to show a whole new side

A new side of life and a new side of me

I use the pen and words to get up

And just break free

 

I write for the expression

And to strike an emotion

I write to you all

With open devotion

 

I write to develop friendship

With those in need of a friend

With words from a poet

I can lend a helping hand

 

I write to help those

Thinking of suicide

To let them know

It’s going to be alright

 

I write to stop violence

All across America

Maybe my words would end

The violent hysteria

 

I write to expose the truth

What others wish to know

And when they get lost in lies

They know which way to go

 

I write to prove maturity

And share my experience

And let you know that change

Is something so brilliant

 

I write for to tell a story

Possibly loss or even love

I write about feelings

That might have been shoved

 

I write to let you know

That someone really cares

And when you’re feeling down and out

Someone will be there

 

I write to feel related

Maybe I’m just like you

Many have felt pain

More than just a few

 

I write to prove I’m different

And stand out amongst the rest

And there’s always someone better

But I still give my best

 

I write to shine a light

On the undiscovered truth

There’s a reason to write anything

And mine is for me and you.

Marche Stollenwerck