Writing Brings Peace

As long as

I get to write what I want,

I feel lucky and rich.

Human beings want

to be seen, to be heard,

to be acknowledged,

and writing allows that.

A response from a stranger —

their shared insights,

their own experience,

kind words —

are reward enough.

Writing is the dopamine

I get, as I type

my raw thoughts,

As Maya Angelou said

untold stories

cause immense agonies.

Writing is the relief,

I seek as I navigate

the foggy path of life,

often confusing.

As I keep writing,

the nebula clears.

The cobwebs in my mind,

untangles, and clarity reigns.

I find mental well-being

in my writing daily habits.