I Write Because I Can

I write because I can

Because this country provides the freedom

To express myself as I please

I write to express myself

To spell out my thoughts and feelings

I  would not dare speak aloud

I write to entertain myself

To keep myself busy

On those lonesome days I face

I write because I like the way

Ink stains a white blank page

As my wrist guides a ball point pen

I write to say what I need to say

Because putting my thoughts on paper

Is easier than spoken word

I write to share ideas

To let the world know

That my opinions matter

I write because there is no one,

No power, no man

Who can tell me otherwise

I write becasue I can