Perfect

sorenbarrett

The perfect leader does not seek to lead

others follow in his dust

The perfect hero by self not decreed

does what he must

 

A wise man speaks with the tongue of a child

simplicity is his game

True love is not salted but sweet and mild

wild animals it will tame

 

If there was a god it would not be a man

it would be life giving like water in an ocean

A perfect poet leads fearlessly with no plan

spewing love and life from the mouth of emotion

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 27th, 2024 05:17
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  • 2781

    It's a gift.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much for the review and yes I think it is.

    • Doggerel Dave


      Well poemed there, Soren. Enjoyed very much.
      Leadership (and I feel that is only part of your piece) is central to what is sometimes referred to as the ‘great man theory of history’ hopefully not in there somewhere (even if only subconsciously….)

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much Dave. Yes you keyed in it was leadership that started this piece. Appreciate the read and encouragement.

      • orchidee

        Good write SB.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Orchi, I appreciate it

        • aDarkerMind

          If there was a god it would not be a man...

          a most perfect line sorenbarrett;

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much for the read and most kind comment it is most appreciated.

          • Thomas W Case

            Powerful work.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Thomas the read is appreciated

            • Dan Williams

              Wise men indeed speak with the tongue of a child. Sometimes the result, like now, is poetry. Nice work.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Dan for your insightful and most kind words they are most valued.

              • Goldfinch60

                Perfection in words soren.

                Andy

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks Gold not anywhere near perfect but it sounds good so you can keep saying it. Appreciate the read my friend

                • Neville



                  You make your point exceptionally well within a poem that mirrors its own title .. bravo .. Neville

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Neville your words mean a great deal. Far from perfect still a thought that is appreciative of your most kind words.

                  • rrodriguez

                    Indeed! Perfect! I enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you for sharing.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you so much for the read it is most appreciated



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