By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion

I write because the sun rises every morning and sets at dusk. I write because the plants grow upward and point towards the sun. I write because a compass needle will point you north. I write because a baby crawls, a toddler walks, and a kid runs. I write because the seasons change. Fall will come after summer preceding the spring which came after the winter. I write because the life force we all have gives life and energy to us all.

I write because I have much to give, much to share. None of you will ever truly understand everything. There is one who will, and you all can have a relationship with him. My faith is strong. My value, even worthier. My resolve is steadfast. My might is unwavering. I write because I have no care for whether or not you care. I write because I know you will try. I write because you are here. I write because you can read. There is much passion.

I write because you have all forgotten. I write because I remember. I write because I don’t want to come back to where I have been before. I write because you are all worthy, just as I am. I write because you must grow. I write because we must all take responsibility, maturity, and growth in our world. I write because I will not stop. I write because those who oppose me, teared me down in the past, brought me to the depths of hell, and beat me time and time again, only for them to show me how strong the armies of good and light are. Only for my true god to show and present life what this is all about. I write because I believe in the impossible. I write because you believe in the impossible. I write because I inspire. I write because I am.

I am. I write because I must. I write because I will not stop. Not now, nor forever. I write because I have to. I write becaue the world needs to read.

I have come this far. We all have. You have your trials and tribulations. We all participate in this world. We all must wake up and face this. Every day, but that does not mean we cannot enjoy and live life. So do it now. Do what it is. Your because, because it will call you again and again. Time upon time, until you fulfill your spirit, your true self. Now and forever. I write because I love you. I write because I refuse to be less then. I write because I will honor you all and the experiences I have gone through. To share and tell with you all. The world. Thank you for each and every one of you.

Thank you for reading this.

-Leo