Man fights daily to be leader
In all that is within his domain
He sweats and tires from his battles
Impervious to loneliness and to pain
For he is taught to never be a follower
To always be at the head of the pack
To follow is deemed; a sign of weakness
Fortitude and status… he would lack
Money and power are his motivation
As the young man struggles on his own
Competition tears at him daily…
Reaching the top; he discovers he’s alone
He wonders if his life has been wasted
He’s lost so much on his way to the top
Dreams and hearts that quietly slipped past him
As he hurried toward goals; no time to stop
He looks back at all he did not follow
Never allowing his heart to be his guide
Realizing he’d achieved the role of leader
But his only satisfaction was found within his pride
The things in life that truly make one happy
Are found when one chooses to follow the heart
The truest treasure is love…from earth and heaven
And the joy and the peace that each of these impart
Strength is needed… to trust in another
To live by faith; allowing another to hold your heart
Giving your life to God; following His guidance
Walking His path; though at times it sets you apart
Strength is needed…to love another
To risk giving love that may not be given back
To open…your heart and soul to another
Being vulnerable; being open to attack
He looks back and sees that one must balance
The need to lead and yet follow the One above
He must lead by… His words and His wisdom
He must follow the One that gives the gift of love
He will be stronger; the more he chooses to follow
For he will allow himself to love and to be loved
And the treasures that will be bestowed in his earthly kingdom
Are priceless both on earth… and heaven above
He kneels accepting the Lord as his savior
Head bowed; he cries… into the night
He is weak; yet it is his strongest moment
As he is bathed in the Lord’s loving light.
Written by TaVona Salaz Treadwell