Why Do YOU Write Poetry?

It's really quite annoying me now. People keep asking me to vote on their poems and I can't quite understand why?

Poetry should be about self expression, not getting them on the top rated poems.

So, why do you write poetry?

Because it's such a release! Writing down your thoughts and feelings on paper feels so much easier than saying them. And then they can be remebered. It's also a help for other people that are going through whatever you are going through too, because it's nice to know that you can relate to someone who shares the same thoughts and feelings as yourself.

DO you get offended if people rate it down?

hmmm where should i begin lol jkjk

well i write when i get depressed or if i feel the need to cut i write to teach people or to help people with problems but i mainly write to satisfy myself i just wont even think ill just write and write and write and when i can't think of anything else ill just read it over and think wow i did this and ugh its just a great feeling and then usually that poem will turn into a song!! hope i answered your quesiton

Keep Rockin

Emmerz

i write poetry because it helps express my feelings true or not true..it helps get my anger out..

It's on my profile, but I write poetry to elevate my writing.

I think it's working too. It is also improving my confidence in general (which could be a problem considering my already sky high self esteem).

i write poetry to express my emotions and to help people understand me and how i feel. poetry is a beautiful form of art and expression and everything i write is a small part of me. without poetry to help me through life id be lost . . .