Introduction

This poem is from the book : I Stole a Rock, poems of love and romance, by Sara King. Available at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.booksamillion.com, and www.iuniverse.com

Why I Write Poetry

I am too lazy to write longer fiction.
It keeps me from watching Star Trek reruns.
Because my kids think it's stupid.
Because if I don't, I'll jump.

So I can air out family skeletons
in a secret code Mom doesn't understand.
So I can clear some space in my head.
So I can use one of those magnetic poetry kits.

So I can wear a beret in a café.
Because if I don't, I'll have to face the dishes.
So I can have something to do while eating chocolate.
So I can pretend I know what love is.

Copyright; Sara King
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