I Will Write, I will Create, I will Inspire

Pen and paper in hand the educator requested for me to create written art

At 12 I wrote of a love I knew nothing of

My eyes were opened to an avenue of expression

An expression that frees depression and allows impression

It records memories to become written and remembered

How many of us remain illiterate

How many of us are without tools to illustrate our passions and thoughts

Over 796,000,000 remain voiceless on paper

67,000,000 children are not able to attend primary school

I will write more than 796,000,000 words and with these words

I will create rhymes and patterns

I will inspire thoughts and dreams

For those without the opportunity or ability to express

For the 12 year old I once was that felt free to write about something she knew nothing of

I will write

I will create

I will inspire