The Leader’s Greatness Poem by P K Joy

I bow to your soul with deep-seated reverence
For, you showed me what is a leader’s greatness.
With natural grace you opted for death for you
While saving all others, proving your captaincy true!

When it became clear that the ship will sink
And the passengers and crew were at death’s brink,
You rescued all the passengers and the rest of the crew,
And your own life’s safety, to the wind you threw.

The last piece of lifebelt by force you gave me
And with contentment you with the ship sank into the sea.
You showed sincere concern for my young child and wife
And insisted it’s too early for me to end the life

With aching heart I heard your this last voice
“Thank you God for your grace to make this noble choice.
I commit my wife and children into thy care.
Faithful Lord! you wouldn’t forsake them, I’m pretty sure”.

The last sight was your waving hand, downing in the water.
Unwaveringly you walked into the death’s belly with valour.
The creator must be proud of you. His blessings He’ll shower
On your children, wife, and others, in abundant measure for ever.

Your rapid acts to send the people out from the ship,
Your concern like a shepherd to rescue his frightened sheep,
Your valiant look, and waving hand sinking in the sea
These visions keep rolling back. Nothing else I see.

I wish I had sunk instead and you continued to live
Thousands would have surely got the benefit of your love.
In this part of the world where the corrupt and selfish thrive
To find a leader of your greatness, truly one has to strive.

May God send you in all rebirths as a leader back here
Vested with the power to dispense God’s love and care
To all those in your charge, for the like of you are rare.
The Lord will grant my prayer and lessen His burden I’m sure.