�������������������������������������������������������������������������ͻ � The Three Golden Rules of Poetry � � � � When you're depressed, write poetry! � � When you're happy, write poetry! � � When you're hungry, write poetry! � � When you're ready to puke, write poetry! � � When you're exhausted, write poetry! � � When you're really up, write poetry! � � � � Write poetry because the landlord is about to evict you from � � � your apartment. � � Write poetry because the world is gonna end tomorrow. � � Write poetry because you used to be a fifteen-year-old kid with � � a red guitar in the park. � � Write poetry because the tests turned out positive. � � Write poetry because you are the Chosen One. � � Write poetry because you didn't get invited to any Halloween parties. � � � � Write poetry 'cause it's Spring. � � Write poetry 'cause it's Summer. � � Write poetry 'cause it's Fall. � � Write poetry 'cause the soup's too hot. � � � � Write poetry 'cause it's good for you! � � Write poetry 'cause it's bad for you! � � Write poetry 'cause it makes you crazy! � � Write poetry 'cause it makes you sane! � � Write poetry 'cause it's the fushia expletive-deleted archenstone � � traffic-light angel-hair canvas-bag alpine-horn story of Christmas! � � Write poetry!!! � � (Or don't, what do I care?) � � � � Copyright