Poetry

I think writing poetry is at times
the easy alternative
the possible alternative
So sometimes
when I can't cry
I write
Sometimes
when some desires are impossible
I write
Sometimes
when I am not in a temple
and need to pray
I write
Sometimes
when I have no one to listen to my banter
I write
I hope you understand
that the poetry of depression and despair
is an expression of hope
so when I am in that dark alley
I write
I don't write
for the sake of art or creativity
writing
like prayer
is just
relief
from a burden.