Am I strong because I wake up every day?
Make sure my kids are dressed
And sent on their way
Am I strong because I am there to hold them
Soothe their worries
And make their worlds feel right
Am I strong because I load a machine
Empty and put away
Do the minimum to keep their home clean
Am I strong because after 3pm I seem to come alive
Answer questions about long forgotten subjects
And make sure they eat enough to survive
Am I strong because I do this - no
Many mothers do this and more everyday
But I am strong because I am fighting an invisible foe
To stop myself from just giving up and letting go.