I write because...

The room is filled with tension My face is hot My throat is dry and palms are sweaty Saying I was angry would have been an understatement Now I’m cold I can’t shake this gaping hole that’s consuming me I was confused and lost I ran into walls and just sat there and wondered why Tears cover my face I drown in my own wallowing I fall to the depths I sit at the bottom and look up In the dark I see the light Now I’m smiling and laughing I have so much joy it’s overflowing I can’t contain my excitement Standing on the field with a grin Dirt covered my body Scratches, bruises, and cuts cover me Collisions and cleats run into my legs Shoving the ball up and over soaring like a eagle Running the bases like I’m flying Touching home plate and celebrating with my sisters There’s nothing better than a moment of clarity During all the stress and confusion Every fight, every mountain climbed, and every obstacle obviated I stand tall through it all No matter how I feel Or how I think it should be I know that without a doubt the fact that you are here with me When I am weak You are strong You are the light at the top of the hole You carry me when I can’t keep going You never leave, no matter what I say or do Your love for me never fails If there was a reason it would be for you For only you should it be for I write because of love Love is a small word with a thousand meanings True love though, comes from you It is because of you that I can and will always write Through every fear, I will not be afraid Never will I doubt the abilities you’ve given me So I write for many emotions but Love is the only one that matters At the end of the day Love never fails me This is why I write