miriam akervall

Write

Because you like to,

Because you know what words can do when they’re

strung together right,

Because you admire those

who do it well.

 

Write

Because you want to,

Because your fingers itch when you watch

the sun set,

Because it’s the only way to

be truly honest.

 

Write

Because you need to,

Because no one understands

you better than your pen,

Because you know your thoughts will

spark and combust

within you

 

If you don’t.