"Why do you write? Why do you breath?"

As a dancer, my dance teacher created this motto of some sorts On the back of our dance t-shirts it read "Why do I dance? Why do you breath?" Thus, the shirt spoke volumes to me and my fellow dancers Similar to dancer I write because writing is a part of me It's like an extra limb that I wouldn't want to remove To have the means to truly express myself To engulf the human emptions While taking said emotions on a journey Sometimes Taking the reader on an Emotional rollercoaster Shaping and molding their thoughts Opinions, perspectives And preconceived notions To just think how much my words can Impact the world, my nation My state, my community Continues to have me in disbelief To not have to worry or have anxiety About being judged by the words I write While writing I always ponder about Someone whom I've never been blessed To meet in person, I think of... Maya Angelou Yes, one of my greatest idols She once said "Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning." That quote guides me on my creative adventure As I even sit here in the little covert, in my house I can't help but think about that statement The statement that means so much to me See, there's a passion A fiery passion that takes hold of My mind, body and spirit As I write That same passion compels me to share My powerful words with the world So, now I ask you My fellow poet, writer or viewer "Why do you write? Why do you breath?"