Why I Write? Poem by Godfrey Morris

Why I Write?

Rating: 4.4


My child you ask me why

And so I give a sure reply

The reason why I write you ask?

I do so to unveil a mask -

To state a claim my dear

And dry these noble tears at last

The reason why I write

Is to be free -

As that young lad's kite

To flee from charmless grips

And stray from harm's lustful flight


You ask me why I write today?

I do so that you go away!

To a place, within my space

That way I'll have a worthy say

I write my dear to tell a tale

Of places that I once had sailed

The promises that were never had

The eluded dreams that made me sad


The reason why I write a verse

Is to soothe this soul I thought was cursed

To trod with care through lonely roads

And pray my troubles be reversed


The reason why I write to you

Is so you ‘ll see my point of view

That in all things, there is a verse

A spring that takes away all thirst


Copyright © 2012

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Persian Khushi 03 July 2012

superbly written... freeing the soul through your writing. love it!

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Jubril Balogun 03 July 2012

good work brother...thumbs up!

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Sallam Yassin 02 July 2012

pouring truth; god bless you Godfrey Morris u write from soul in to out keep that way will done.

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Echezonachukwu Nduka 01 July 2012

This is very brilliant! .Godfrey, you're a genius! .

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Josephine Collett 30 June 2012

unusual subject deftly handled Godfrey.

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Bill Cantrell 11 March 2017

You write because you are a poet, and a good one! Wonderful poem my friend

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Liza Sudina 19 September 2015

there is a verse -A spring that takes away all thirst. Why? - because they are dictated from don't know where - that could be my answer. Nice to read your opinion!

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Sally Plumb Plumb 13 May 2015

I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. Thanks.

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Bursting with beauty. Well done my friend.10/10

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Heather Wilkins 05 June 2013

excellent write on why I write. you have spoken for all poets everywhere. writing is a great release of emotions.

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