Why I Write
Why I write.
Why do I write?
Well why do you write?
And the rest of the world?
Why does anyone write?
I don’t know why I write. Yet I’m sure it must be for the sake of being heard. Even in my full awareness that no one is listening. That in its self is my fault. For I will not allow myself to be heard. I keep to my own when I must. I keep all to my own when I mustn’t. I write to let free my imagination. To let my mind ponder and wander through my fantasies. I pour out my heart to no one. I give up my secrets for no reason. I write what cannot be said, yet all know to be true. I’m not afraid. I’m quite strong. I write to let you know I care not what you think. I write to let my hopes and dreams come alive. I write to record. I write to geek out. I write to change. To change what I dislike. To make it my own. To make it tolerable, or pleasurable. Dark and deep. Deep and heartfelt. Heartfelt and strong. I write to open your eyes. And hers. And his too. But only if you listen. Which who knows if you would. No one ever will. For I have forbade you. Shut you and all others out to my unspoken inquiries. All my tales and retellings. Only I, have, and will have, heard all my tales. So why do I write at all?
Well it must be for the sake of being heard.
THIS IS GORGEOUS. It's a very strong piece of writing just in itself, and I love how you utilized questions.
ReplyDelete"For I will not allow myself to be heard." You hit something there. Too many times people complain about not being understood or not changing but it's only because they won't let it happen. Your insight into the realization that you've only gone unheard because you've decided to make it so is truly inspiring.
This is fantastic. I love your freestyle poetic take on the subject. I noticed you used "for the sake of being heard" both at the beginning and end of your piece. This is great use of repetition.
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