The lead-ins help to add context to both the poem and the poet.
I personally enjoy them and I am sure that I am not alone. :c)
Depression in any of its many forms can be very tough to face. I know that you feel that you need to be the strong one but its alright to occasionally yield and give your partner opportunities to take on that role.
The poem itself is very fitting to the mood conveyed by its framing post.
Thanks for understanding.
I am aware that feeling depressed from time to time is by no means the same as being diagnosed with depression, and I try to make a distinction between the two. As for being strong, I guess I'm just like that until I cannot be anymore/for a while.
I'm glad that both the lead-in and, more importantly, the poem itself are able to convey what I'm/I've been going through.