Because I want to know how to write
    And how to be
Because it’s hard
   And yet sometimes so easy
Because each line that draws my eye is beautiful
   And unique
Because my mind wanders
   And takes me places I want to explore
Because I want to spend less time with screens 
   And more on pages
Because I was sad and angry for so long
   And I am no more
Because there’s so much I want to  say
   And I’d rather not speak
Because the words don’t want to stay unheard
    And only in my head
Because when I try to speak my emotions get the best of me 
   And my tongue ends up in knots
Because I want to be seen 
   And I want to be understood
Because sometimes a picture can’t tell the whole story
   And a thousand words isn’t enough.