Sobering Release - a poem
Sobering Release
Why do I write?
I write because I need to release my emotions
Physical activity doesn't quite cut it
It may help for a little,
But the emotions just return an hour or two later
Through writing I've found an emotional escape
These overwhelming emotions cause intoxication within my soul
By picking up this pen, I become sober again
My distress causes confusion
So I pick up my pen and bleed
The ink released gives me refreshing air to breathe
This ink that is released causes contentment to build up in my soul
I write because without this ink and self-expression I would be insane
This ink keeps me sane
This ink keeps me emotionally stable
This sobering release is how I cope
My hope is that this release of ink will turn into something beautiful
-Nick Wolf 8/20/2013