Why I Write

I write what I can't say
sometimes there's no other way

I write so I don't forget
when it's gone I'm left with only regret

for things I lost
for tiny thoughts

for things I need
that are meerly seeds

seeds that grow 
into the pages of my soul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Orozco Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 9:19 AM
This is amazing I can connect to it so well! Thank you for your uplifting comments much appriciated-darkpoet
Paradis Avatar
April 14, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I love how everything plays upon each other and unfolds as it is read.
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