I Write Because...

by Jenni Marie   Nov 21, 2006


I write to get my feelings out
And to wipe away the fear
I write to help me deal
And it sometimes stops the tears.

I write because I express
emotion better this way
I write because it reminds me
Eventually I'll be okay.

I write because it's a passion
But people don't understand
That I feel a whole lot better
With paper and a pen in hand.

I write to make sense of jumbled thoughts
To help me see the way to go
I write because what to do
Eventually I always know.

I write because the words
Flow so easily from me
I write because the words
Always set me free.

People don't understand
Think some of my writing is strange
Want me to give up writing
But I never will and that wont change.

I write about murder
About suicide and self harm
Don't they understand
That writing keeps me calm?

I write about sadness
Grief and rape
Don't they understand if I stop writing
Then I would consider myself a fake?

They think because I write
About mostly unspoken things
That I am weird and strange
But when I write my heart will actually sing.

Am I weird because I can write about murder?
Or about death and rape?
Go and read my work
Before a judgment's made.

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  • 17 years ago

    by TracyM

    Deffinately a piece I can relate to. And again beautifully written. I really like.

  • 17 years ago

    by Midnight Sun

    That was REALLY good. And I think it's true that many people look at writers as being melo-dramatic and all dark and scary just because we can write something on a dark subject. I really hate it when people judge before they know you or even read your work. I've felt that way for so long so thank you for expressing it so beautifully! Great job and keep it up!
    ~Midnight Sun

  • 17 years ago

    by Idiosyncratic

    Great meaning, for sure. But the flow is off in some places. This line, for example:

    Then I would consider myself a fake?

    needs to have fewer syllables. You could replace it with

    Then I would see myself as fake?

    For example, removing two syllables. It seems to flow better, in my opinion, but keeps its' meaning.

    Word choice could be a bit better, but I definitely see what you're writing about, so 5/5.

  • 17 years ago

    by donna

    I think most people could relate to this poem.. I think many people write for the same reasons.. It is the best way to let out all of Your emotions and feelings, and that is exactly what You did with this poem.. It flowed nicely and the rhythmn was really good too.. Well done 5/5 xx

  • 18 years ago

    by Brian

    An excellent read! A poem of a poet. It really encircles what it is to be a poet. Well Done!

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