i am a poet because

i have been suppressed

i am a poet because

i will not be held back

i am a poet because

i have been told not to write

i am a poet because 

it is dangerous

i am a poet because

i have been threatened

i am a poet because

i enjoy the thrill

i am a poet because

i have been arrested for writing

i am a poet because

i will never give up

i am a poet because

I Am Strong