Leadership Love – A Poem

by Arvis Elaine Mortimer

 

An assessment of character may be as important as an assessment of party mandate when selecting our leaders. In poetry form I have outlined some of the qualities that I am looking for.

 

Love for all people

Love for one’s country

Love for justice

Love for sovereignty.

 

Love for fairness

Love for truth

Love for equality and equity

Love for the youth.

 

Love for solidarity

Love for cooperation

Love for solutions to global challenges

Love for all nations.

 

Love for the earth

Love for the seas

Love for the stars 

Love for far-flung galaxies.

 

Love for the individual

Love for their voice

Love for rights, freedom, and information

Love for a choice. 

 

When selecting our leaders

I am looking for these traits

For our futures depend on governments

With ample skill, goodness, and grace.