Prior to moving to Wyoming in 1993, I lived most of my adolescent and early adult years in the Pacific Northwest.  My husband and I are business owners.  Most of what I do and how I think is strategic and intentional; doesn't leave a lot of room for creativity.  Writing poems, or anything else, creates an environment of reflection, contemplation and contentment.  I encourage you to find something to do that breaks formation from the rest of your life.