Why Do I Write?

Why do I write?
I write as a way to feel
As I live this life
I feel my life is not real

My writing is like a pinch
On my soul's skin as reassurance
I write because it comes natural
Not many things in my life have come natural
I feel free and in peace within my mind and soul

For a brief time the past that haunts me stays put
As life gets more complicated
writing becomes my sanctuary
Writing gives me purpose

To many writing seems like an arduous task
I am grateful that I can write with emotion
I am also thankful that many people enjoy my work
The longer my passion burns so to will my writing

Reviews

[Salvatore Buttaci]

Congratulations for winning the Why-I-Write Contest!

[Zapster]

Self-reflecting and what can I say, I feel the same way. Good job.

[The Analog Kid]

Nice reflective poem on writing. My favorite is "My writing is like a pinch/On my soul's skin as reassurance." Most of us can truly relate to these sentiments:)

Pat

[Soul Magic✯]

writing is always a great release for me. magnificent ink... keep doing your thing. i enjoyed reading your work

[Rhonda]

i definetly write because of your reasons too. i do feel that sometimes my life isn't real. this was very good! good job!

[Coyote Poetry]

Writing has been my peace for many years. I understand this poem. I have 40 books of life and memories to bring back when I feel alone and sad. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Ian]

Good poem you made me wonder why do he write and then i read the whole answer explaining why and you feel at ease when you write and feel comfortable doing what you love and that showes me all. This is a pretty nice poem i would like to see another poem from you in the future.