Kelly Deschler Poet Free verse

March Fourth

I was born on March fourth, 1983.
But, I believe I was born, to march forth.
What I mean is, I was born to never give up.
To never quit.
To keep trying.
To walk my own path.
To keep going, no matter how dark my days get.
To continue on, no matter how bleak my outlook is.
To keep my head up, even when others look down on me.
I am tough, I am strong, I am a survivor.
I always was, and I always will be.
I will never stop reaching for my dream.
I will never stop going forward,
even when my shoes have worn out.
Even when my socks have torn to shreds,
even when my feet are broken and bleeding.
Because, I was born on March fourth.
To march forth.







Written by: Kelly Deschler

Giorgio V.'s contest - "Impress Me With A Small Poem" - motif: epic

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Cheryl Darby June 14, 2015 at 2:29 PM The sentiment you express in this poem really connects with me, I am going to recite this poem at a 'Poetry for Pleasure' meeting at my local library in Brixham, Devon, UK on Tuesday. We meet each month and write/recite poems on a selected theme, this month it is 'Spring', you can recite a poem that you have written yourself or from another author or both. I was born on March 2nd, not 4th, but have survived life's harshest trials and can identify with your words entirely. Beautiful x Kelly Deschler June 19, 2015 at 2:58 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Cheryl. It means a lot that you chose my poem to read at your library meeting. I hope it went well!

Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2014 at 10:34 AM Outstanding, congrats! Kelly Deschler August 18, 2014 at 11:42 PM Thank you so much, Richard!

Casarah Nance August 14, 2014 at 8:57 PM Great one! March fourth Keep going, you go girl. Grats on your win :) Kelly Deschler August 18, 2014 at 12:11 AM Thank you so much, Casarah! I will :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 14, 2014 at 5:38 AM Superb write Kelly n an awesome win! loved much, u hv the same sign as me, i m march third. Big congrats! Kelly Deschler August 17, 2014 at 1:34 AM Thank you for the great comments and kind congrats, Dr. Upma. I am happy that you enjoyed my poem! I did not know our birthdays were so close together! :)

Dr.Ram Mehta August 14, 2014 at 12:55 AM Congratulations on the win again, Kelly Kelly Deschler August 17, 2014 at 1:07 AM Thank you very much, Dr. Ram!

Robin Davis March 12, 2014 at 8:17 AM Kelly What a creative and inspiring write. You showed the passion inside your heart for life and never giving up. thanks for the wonderful comment on my Two Little Poems write. Hugs Kelly Deschler March 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM Thank you so much, Robin! Your kind comments meant a lot to me! :)

Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2014 at 1:01 AM I remember how much I liked this from before. Congrats on your win. And I was just thinking about it. your day and month add up to 7. That is your Path number, same as my Destiny number: the solitary seeker of truth. Kelly Deschler March 2, 2014 at 3:48 PM Thank you very much, Andrea! I am glad that you remembered my poem, and could enjoy it once again...That's cool! Maybe, it means that I have a great future ahead of me! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2014 at 12:30 PM - Congratulations on your winning poem in Giorgio A.V. contest !!! - A well written poem, Kelly. - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Kelly Deschler February 28, 2014 at 7:42 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise! I always appreciate your kind comments. I hope you have a lovely weekend, too! :)

Skat A February 28, 2014 at 11:43 AM Hi Kelly, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Awesome and amazing win :) Luv ~SKAT~ Kelly Deschler February 28, 2014 at 7:33 PM Hi SKAT, I always appreciate your kind comments. Thank you once again! :)

Dr.Ram Mehta February 28, 2014 at 8:49 AM Very impressive poem. Congrats on the win, kelly Kelly Deschler February 28, 2014 at 7:30 PM Thank you so much, Dr. Ram!

Kayod5 Kayode February 28, 2014 at 8:37 AM Congrats Kelly on the win . A brilliant one indeed. Kelly Deschler February 28, 2014 at 7:23 PM Thank you so much! I do appreciate you stopping by to read and comment on my poem. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

Debbie Guzzi November 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM Go ladies!! Yup I kind of hold the same sentiment, we are both ornery! LOL tenacious! stubborn & I'm Sept! Thanks for stopping by and reading my poetry. Light & Love

Skat A October 30, 2013 at 12:14 PM love your win Kelly, ....love <3 SKAT

Dr.Ram Mehta October 28, 2013 at 8:05 AM Congrats on the win in the contest, kelly

Litan Dey October 27, 2013 at 12:17 AM I think you you are walking on right way.The bricks and dust in the road must try to make you blind...But March Fourth will help you to avoid them.Congratulation...

Poet Destroyer A October 26, 2013 at 9:17 PM Hello Kelly, , thank you for the support :-) CONGRATULATIONS, amazingly awesome win. Stop by my latest blog. If you's like or have time. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=17074&PoetID=18720 ------ always~ LINDA ~

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu October 21, 2013 at 6:04 AM Wow! What a wonderful poem,u did so well. What an inspiration,kudos to you my dear one. Thanks for ur comments on my poem.

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2013 at 1:43 AM this is SO cool. I wish I could be able to say something like that based on MY birthday!!! Love this.

Wilma Neels October 9, 2013 at 6:37 AM Awesome write Kelly, cant argue with your spirit many people need to have a fighting spirit like you :)

Just That Archaic Poet October 8, 2013 at 9:50 AM Love this, Kelly. Love the March 4th = "march forth"; brilliant idea. Well-expressed, succinct and awesome. Kudos, SP! <3

Liam Mcdaid October 7, 2013 at 4:52 PM very beautiful piece kelly a delightful read

Cherl Dunn October 7, 2013 at 2:41 PM Bravo a well earned 7 great job here, brilliant write. Always march forth and onward towards infinity. cheri

Poet Tacito October 7, 2013 at 11:02 AM I knew the title alone had a double meaning. I'm very relieved to see I was right. A very strong & necessary message.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2013 at 7:10 PM - Continue with positive thoughts, never give up Kelly! - A strong and well written poem! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)