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I Want a Leader
I want a leader
who walks in the wood,
sits on a log
without thinking he could
Buy it or Build it,
make a new ‘hood.
I want a leader
who looks at a foe,
grants his humanity,
then lets anger go.
I want a leader
who laughs at each stumble,
makes no excuses,
values the humble.
I want a leader
who cries without shame
actively listens,
doesn’t play games.
I want a leader
better than me,
giving us hope,
helping us see.
I want a leader
who lives not on cheers,
hearing out critics
without throwing jeers.
I want a leader
who walks in the wood,
honoring peace,
the power of good.
I want a leader.