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Why do you write?

Why do you write? Has anyone ever asked you this question? If this was directed at me, well, I have my answers ready. I always liked to write. Put me in front of a group of people and ask me to speak, and I am all at a loss for words. But, give me a pen and paper or its modern version, the computer, or a tablet and ask me to type out something and watch the words flow. I have no illusions about my writing skills. They are average, but that does not stop me. I love to write. I have tried my hand at free verse, I am working on a novelette and post regularly on my blog. Furthermore, I do all this in my leisure time. Again, back to the same question. Why do I write? I believe writing is fueled by our desire to communicate. To… Why do you write?