Why I Write Poetry

I write poetry
because I can make it
my own
no rhyme
or reason
any way that I want
it helps me through
the bad days
and lets me remember
the good days

I write poetry
for me
and no one else
it is mine to have
I live by my words
and cherish the power
I wield with them

I write poetry
to express myself
to feel emotions
to release anger

but most importantly

I write poetry because it makes me smile