Why I write poetry

I write poetry
because I can make it
my own,
no rhyme
or reason,
any way that I want;
it helps me through
the bad days
and lets me remember
the good days.

I write poetry
for me,
and no one else.
It is mine to have.
I live by my words
and cherish the power
I wield with them.

I write poetry
to express myself,
to feel emotions,
to release anger.

But most importantly,

I write poetry because it makes me smile.