Jessica Rogers Poet Rhyme

I Am Broken Strength

Funny, kind, caring, crazy,
these are the words used to describe me.
Little do they know I paint on a mask,
Smiling day in and day out is such a daunting task.

I wake up every day and find the strength for the never ending,
because on me, my kids are depending.
I show them every day forward is the only direction,
They don’t know what it’s like to battle depression.

What I would give for them reaches far and wide,
ignoring the feeling burning deep inside.
I make sure they never feel this pain,
and I show them every day to dance in the rain.

The light at the end of the tunnel shines bright,
and that is where I set my sight.
Though I may be broken and torn,
A suit of armor will always be worn.

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Poet Destroyer A April 10, 2016 at 10:40 PM Jessica Rogers, Congrats in Catie Lindsey's Who are you? contest. Love LINDA Jessica Rogers April 12, 2016 at 12:02 PM thank you!!! It came at a perfect time since I am trying to find myself :) :)

Manmath Dalei April 9, 2016 at 6:50 PM Very brilliant write. Two powerful messages are there- forward is the only direction & everyday to dance in rain.I enjoyed. Keep writing.A perfect 7 from me............with love Jessica Rogers April 12, 2016 at 12:01 PM Thank you so much!!!! Trying to turn a negative into a positive is so hard sometimes. I hope my kids do not have to go through all of this.

Shaunda Lindsay April 8, 2016 at 12:43 PM Through adversity come great strength.. It is how we learn to be warriors in out own right. Depression can be so hard.. One foot in front of the other. Writing helps. I really like the honesty in this. Just lovely. a7. Jessica Rogers April 10, 2016 at 11:02 PM Thank you so much for your kind words!

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2016 at 8:29 PM wow, you are a shining example of someone who is overcoming great odds. Congrats for your well deserved win. Jessica Rogers April 7, 2016 at 9:32 PM Thank you for such kind words Andrea! They are very much appreciated

Daniel Turner April 7, 2016 at 8:02 PM Back to congratulate you on your winning write. Great job! Peace Jessica:):) Jessica Rogers April 7, 2016 at 9:31 PM Thank u much. It was such a surprise. Have a great night my friend

Poet Destroyer A April 5, 2016 at 5:48 AM Good morning Jessica, -Stopping by to see if you had a new poem. ;) I do hope you are enjoying the site so far. I'm also happy to see poets like Daniel inspiring the new poets. Contest are fun to write for. We might not win them all, but I find them as a source of inspiration. Have a great day.... Linda Jessica Rogers April 5, 2016 at 12:15 PM New poem up :)

Poet Destroyer A April 4, 2016 at 8:22 PM Deep write Jessica, I can relate to the armor you speak of. Linda Jessica Rogers April 4, 2016 at 8:42 PM Thank you Linda! It's heavy armor indeed

Lenny Gazbowski April 4, 2016 at 8:19 PM Brutally open and honest write. I have battled depression and know some of the dark places it takes you. It doesn't help Jessica, but your not alone. Jessica Rogers April 4, 2016 at 8:42 PM It always helps to know i dont stand alone. Thank you so much for sharing that part of you with me

Christine Saputo April 4, 2016 at 7:21 PM Love this! I have also worn that mask many times! Jessica Rogers April 4, 2016 at 7:53 PM I really wanted to capture how moms feel. Even the bad stuff. It's such a common mask and no one likes to admit it exists. Thank you so much!

Daniel Turner April 4, 2016 at 6:46 PM You should enter this in the who are you contest. It's perfect. Peace my friend:) Jessica Rogers April 4, 2016 at 8:01 PM Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope i got it entered in time. The limit was almost met! Jessica Rogers April 4, 2016 at 7:54 PM Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope i got it entered in time. The limit was almost met!