“Why I Write” by Kimberley Grimes

 

I write to prepare myself for the day

Writing conquers the insecurities that can overwhelm me

I write to remember and to forget

Writing lists keep the memory suckers at bay

I write to banish shadows from the corners of my mind

Writing cleanses my soul and clears my head

I write to learn; tactile and visual serves me well

Writing down questions, helps answers appear

I write to relish the wins and soften the losses

Writing shuts off the incessant chatter in my brain

I write to celebrate nature’s beauty and curse her destruction

Writing helps make sense of the world inside and out

I write to justify my obsession with journals

Writing creates magic; thoughts and words become reality

I write to feel the caress of pen in hand and smell ink on page

Writing ignites a visceral reaction

I write to solve the puzzles I create in my mind

Writing is my therapy

For me, writing is a necessity not a choice

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Kimberley M. Grimes’ lifelong love for words, stories and books, began with memorizing nursery rhymes and fairy tales.  In grade school, she eagerly awaited the weekly Kitchener Book Mobile and Scholastic Book Fairs.   She is thankful that her family encourages her book and journal collecting.  Kim lives in Kitchener, Ontario with her supportive husband, Bruce and dogs Buddy and Bailey and has a lovely library of her own.

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