A leader, they say, is someone strong,
But strength isn’t shouting when things go wrong.
It’s not in the power, the titles, the fame,
A true leader knows it’s not just a name.
A leader isn’t the one who stands tall,
But the one who kneels when you stumble and fall.
They don’t just give orders and walk away,
They’re there with you, through night and day.
A leader doesn’t point fingers or blame,
They understand we all play this game.
They don’t use fear to make you obey,
Instead, they guide you, show you the way.
They listen more than they speak out loud,
Never too busy, never too proud.
A leader knows that every voice,
Deserves to be heard, deserves a choice.
It’s not about standing in front of the crowd,
But walking beside you, no matter how loud.
They don’t just demand respect or force,
They earn it by staying true to their course.
A leader sees the potential inside,
They water the seeds, help you decide.
They lift you up when you’re feeling low,
They’re the steady anchor in life’s flow.
It’s in the small things they quietly do,
The extra mile they walk with you.
They see your struggle, they feel your pain,
They don’t give up, they stay in the rain.
When the storm hits, and it surely will,
A leader stands strong, yet calm and still.
They don’t just seek shelter for themselves,
They make sure you’re safe, put others on shelves.
A true leader serves, doesn’t just command,
They know the strength in an open hand.
They don’t just speak; they act, they show,
That leadership isn’t about the ego.
They’re the last to take and the first to give,
They show us all how we should live.
They don’t just preach; they walk the talk,
They don’t just tell; they lead the walk.
A leader knows the power of a smile,
The comfort it brings, even for a while.
They see beyond what meets the eye,
They lift you up, help you touch the sky.
They don’t just push; they pull you in,
Make you believe you can truly win.
They don’t need praise, don’t need applause,
They work for you, that’s their cause.
They celebrate every little success,
They’re there for you, no more, no less.
They know it’s not about the glory or fame,
But helping others win the game.
So when you think of what a leader should be,
Look for the one who sets others free.
The one who serves with an open heart,
That’s where true leadership starts.
They don’t demand, they don’t take more,
They open windows, they unlock doors.
They know the weight of the crown they wear,
But they carry it with love, with utmost care.
A leader doesn’t just lead from the top,
They’re in the trenches, they never stop.
They don’t just order, they work alongside,
They don’t just watch; they’re on the ride.
They inspire, they motivate, they understand,
They don’t just sit back; they lend a hand.
They don’t just take credit, don’t just bask in light,
They share the victory, they fight the fight.
So, remember, a leader is not just a boss,
They don’t just give orders and count the cost.
They’re the ones who care, who truly see,
That leadership is about you and me.
Walking Shadow Poetry Kenya.
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