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An Unknown Reason Discovered
Purpose. Google defines it as “the reason for which something is done or
created or for which something exists.” Upon looking at this definition, I had no
idea how to go about explaining my purpose as a writer. Mainly I would write just
to get an assignment done for a class. In the process of writing this, I found a
journal given to me at the beginning of the year on my birthday. To my surprise, I
actually had written some pieces in it. But why? Nobody read them and I totally
forgot about them. So I thought, why did I even write them in the first place? Then
it hit me. I write as a way to try and explain my thoughts, feelings, ideas and so
much more. Since I’m not the best with words (verbally), writing seemed natural
and a better alternative to talking.
I look back at the pieces I wrote for class and for myself and each has its
own purpose. In each piece however, I noticed each shared a common
characteristic- a thought. A thought that wants to be noticed was what each
contained. In Advanced Composition, phrases are given as assignments. What do I
mean by that? I mean that we have the power to go any route we want and ride
with the topic given to us and make it into a piece we can share. I liked that. No
guidelines, no requirements. Just us, our thoughts, and our own unique spin. I
wrote a poem titled “A Once Beautiful Soul.” At first I wondered if it was worth
turning in because it seemed irrelevant to say the least. But like they say, we are
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