Spring Into Verse Day 21 - The URGE to WRITE Poem

This poem began with the words, 'I write' and grew from a question I was once asked as to  my personal motivation to write. I have also tried this approach with the words, 'I Remember.' It is a way to reveal much of what you know about yourself and the repetition helps maintain the writing focus. 

I WRITE

I write in the early morning light

I write at night when the house falls quiet

I write when the urge is too great to ignore

I write when I have the need to understand

I write to record the events of my fortunate life

I write because I am curious

I write poetry to capture rainbows in a jar

I write wearing my favourite jeans because I want to feel comfortable and relaxed

I write to entertain myself

I write to sort out my confusion

I write when I am angry or annoyed

I write because it fulfills a need within me to communicate my ideas.

I write using my computer

I write scribbled thoughts and ideas on scraps of paper.

I write with gel black pens 

I write to explain myself

I write in a variety of styles

I write with a window nearby so that I can always see the world outside

I write with music playing

I write surrounded by silence

I write in cafes

I write in airports

I write when I won’t be bothered by interruptions

I write daily notebook entries

I write song lyrics

I write knowing that I will rewrite later

I write because I need to plot my journey

I write for me

I write for an audience

I write as often as time will permit

I write using time I have stolen

I write to feel satisfied

I write

Alan j Wright