Whenever I put my pen to paper
When I put my pen to paper
I use my pen to define my true self
myself who is lost
myself who I find
when my pen meets paper
when words create prose
who knows I may one day be a pro
I sit here and define all these pros and cons
I make my convictions into words
My actions action
Reaction into thought
When I put my pen to paper
I feel whole
Of one mind
Not cracked or broken
Not created but made
Not given but chosen
Not trusted but accepted
Not respected but considered
When I put my pen to paper
When words are my only solace
I feel less alone
Less broken less cracked
When I put my pen to paper
When words are my only solace
When tears work no more
When anger drives my pen
I am me
I am myself
I am my own person
whenever I put my Godamn pen to paper