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Why I Write

There are so many reasons why I write With your indulgence, I will give a few It helps to pass the time, alone at night And cures my urge to purge my point of view In metaphors of my life's chills and thrills I relive times with rhymes about the miles Sometimes I'll share my fears or tears from spills But when I'm happy I hand out the smiles I've seen so much and learned a thing or two Especially 'bout self inflicted pain I pass my lessons learned along to you Perhaps providing shelter when it rains It builds my confidence, once I am done But most of all I write because it's fun. Self expression contest 10/04/2018

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 4/25/2023 9:53:00 PM

I feel the same as your last two lines. It is so rewarding when you finish and you feel surprised and proud, instead of frustrated and discouraged. It is also fun for me to write at night, learning from poets like you on this site. Merci :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/26/2023 5:06:00 AM

Thank you, Marikate. Such a sweet thing to say. I appreciate your kindness and support. Have a wonderful day:)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/18/2021 4:59:00 PM

Adorable. Love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Anna Hopper

Date: 3/8/2020 9:33:00 AM

Yes! I can so relate! It definitely “cures my urge to purge my point of view”!!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/8/2020 11:43:00 AM

Hello Anna. Yes I am sure everyone likes to cure the urge to purge:) Wonderful to see you again . I hope all is well with you and yours.

Robert Kinard

Date: 2/9/2020 5:25:00 PM

You and I, sir write for some of the same reasons. where we've been and what we've been through. And Yes! it's fun too. But I have a the bad habit of writing only when I'm inspired.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/9/2020 8:48:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. Believe me, I have a hard time finding inspiration. The will is there, i just can't think of anything I want to write about.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/2/2019 6:32:00 AM

This poem more less explains why I also write poetry, I am quite addicted to it and love the fact that the poetic licence is part of the reason we write. I steal time from work, (we have a Personnel Consultancy) but recently have been feeling a little guilty and try to bounce between the two, trying not to neglect either, a bit like walking the tightrope! This poem makes for excellent reading Daniel! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Carole Duet

Date: 12/19/2018 7:33:00 PM

Yes, it is "fun" and sometimes just the perfect outlet for all those human emotions we feel but cannot always put into words verbally but with pen in hand it seems to flow more easily and hopefully by sharing it increases someone's caring and may even help another to say what they were not able without your/our poetry.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/24/2018 5:36:00 AM

Hi Daniel, an exceptional Sonnet, giving such wonderful reasons for why you write. I can relate to some of these. I see congratulations are in order. A well deserved win for a wonderful poem my friend. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike.

Becca Teagan

Date: 10/15/2018 3:47:00 PM

I think many of us can relate to these reasons for writing, Daniel. I know I can. I love the line, "And cures my urge to purge my point of view" I love the internal rhymes in that line and throughout the poem. Well done, my friend, and I see congratulations are in order! yay!

Roy Pett

Date: 10/10/2018 2:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Daniel, I totally agree with Heidi, excellent and inspirational poetry, you certainly hand out smiles my friend. :))

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/10/2018 11:16:00 AM

And thankfully we get to read your excellent poetry. Very nice DT :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/9/2018 10:42:00 PM

Great reasons to write, DT:)

L. J. Carber

Date: 10/6/2018 4:40:00 PM

Congrats Daniel on your 1st place win

Paul Callus

Date: 10/6/2018 3:38:00 PM

There are many reasons why a poet writes, but satisfaction and fun are certainly noteworthy, Danny. Congratulations on your top win! Regards // paul

Curtis Moorman

Date: 10/4/2018 10:32:00 PM

Daniel, those are great reasons to write and should apply to all of us. Congrats on a well deserved 1st place win, my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/4/2018 10:46:00 PM

Thank you, Curtis.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/4/2018 9:30:00 PM

You have spoken eloquently for yourself, and for so many of us, including me, as well. Congrats on your win, Daniel. Best wishes, Gershon

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/4/2018 10:46:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/4/2018 8:56:00 PM

Exactly!! Writing is allowing emotions to touch the page, to let the imagination soar. :) And, of course- it is fun. Congratulations Daniel, on this win. ~ Brandy

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/4/2018 10:45:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy. Like i said, If it's not fun it should be:)