the unabridged reader

I am a writer because I believe in freedom– the freedom to write stories- mine, yours, and theirs.

I am a writer because I have courage–  the courage to reveal my soul and become vulnerable; the courage to reveal my thoughts despite knowing not all will assent; the courage to use my voice to express my faith and convictions.

I am a writer because I want to remember– remember how at nineteen, I lived in both despair and hope; and how a decade later, I still feel the same, but with deeper tones and wider perspectives.

I am a writer because I can create– create something from nothing, create wonders that are yet to be told; create beautiful imagery in the form of words and poetry.

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Draft written on June 15, 2018