Why We Write Prompt #17

In preparation for Sanibel Island Writer's Conference (with a clear affirmation that we WILL all be there), we are using poet Jeffrey Thomson as a mentor this month.  He wrote the attached poem called "Why I Write."  We will collaborate on "Why We Write."

https://agnimag.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/not-ready-to-run-why-i-write/

His poem has 44 different "thoughts" about why he writes.  So, perhaps we can shoot for doing 10-11 each and make it about the same length?

Consider posting yours in a specific color so that we can distinguish each contribution. That was a great suggestion, Laurie.