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March 29, 2021

Why do I write? A tale of contradictions…

Do I write to write? Do I write to express and understand the emotions that reside in me? Do I write to understand the thoughts, words and works of others? Do I write to share? Do I write just for myself? Do I write as an effort to realize it is more than just I? Do I write to understand it is also just me, myself and I? Do I write for my voice to be heard? Do I write to bring a voice to others? Do I write because it just takes hold in that moment? Do I write with a specific goal? Do I write to the sound of music? Do I write to the sound of silence? Do I write on the couch? Do I write next to a tree? Do I write to my senses? Do I write to absolutely nothing but the blank page in front of me? Do I write to cry? Do I write to smile? Do I write to forget? Do I write to remember? Do I write long? Do I write short? Do I write to give a factual statement? Do I write to tell a fantasy? Do I write for applause and acknowledgment from others? Do I write for my accolades only? Do I write to breath? Do I breath to write? Do I write for a lack of passion? Do I write to find passion? Do I write for the overwhelming amount of passion I have? Do I write because I can’t find the words or thoughts? Do I write because I have too many words and thoughts running through my head? Do I write to clear my head? Do I write to fill my head? Do I write to stay present? Do I write to get lost? Do I write to be found? Do I write to envision a future? Do I write to go back in the past? Do I write to stay present? Do I write to stop time? Do I write to forgive? Do I write to be forgiven? Do I write to understand? Do I write to just accept as is? Do I write to believe in this world? Do I write to escape this world? Do I write to calm myself? Do I write to calm others? Do I write because I am bored? Do I write because I am excited? Do I write to give balance? Do I write to find balance? Do I write to find humor? Do I write to make humor? Do I write for the gift? Do I write to make a gift? Do I write to write? Yes, I write to write, inspiration or not. However those words may be formed, I write to write.

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