Y I Write..... [why I Write (Poetry Especially) : Personal; Fairly Short] Poem by Bri Edwards

Y I Write..... [why I Write (Poetry Especially) : Personal; Fairly Short]



I write 4 myself most of all....., and
I write 2 keep my brain on the ball.
I write 2 amuse myself and maybe U.
I write when I can't think of something better 2 do.
I write 2 keep myself from eating 2 much.
I write when the weather is nasty with rain and such.
I write 2 keep me from bothering certain people with talking.

I've written 2 some women; I did not consider it stalking.
I've written 2 wish another person a happy day.
I've written in case anyone wants 2 read what I've got 2 say.

I hope I can write for as long as I'm able to breathe.....,
to make a joke, send some news, or a long story weave.

(Jan.2013)

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
i don't usually substitute single characters such as '2' or 'U' for words in my writing. i hope this doesn't detract from the reader's enjoyment (hopefully there is SOME enjoyment in this) . the explanation for why (and when) i write, is pretty straightforward. i'm also retired and it helps pass the time some days.
in August 2013 (now) i got the following comment from a ph friend:
'Member: Elena Plotkin
Comment: I hate to criticize but why didn't you substitute the number for the words in the last couplet and make it:

I hope I can write 4 as long as I'm able 2 breathe.....,
2 make a joke, send some news, or a long story weave.'

actually, elena and other readers, when i read elena's comment i had to look at the poem again because i DIDN'T REMEMBER it well, , , not very well at all! and i DON'T KNOW why i didn't do as she wondered. i guess i'll leave it be. :)
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Elena Plotkin 27 August 2013

I hate to criticize but why didn't you substitute the number for the words in the last couplet and make it: I hope I can write 4 as long as I'm able 2 breathe....., 2 make a joke, send some news, or a long story weave. Nice rhyme and sentiment. A solid ten

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Elena Plotkin 27 August 2013

I hate to criticize but why didn't you substitute the number for the words in the last couplet and make it: I hope I can write 4 as long as I'm able 2 breathe....., 2 make a joke, send some news, or a long story weave. Nice rhyme and sentiment. A solid ten.

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Ellias Anderson Jr. 24 February 2013

Well well well.....this one really knock my socks off! ! I'm truly speechless! ! just perfect. i receive kind of warm feeling from this brilliant work! 10++++++

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