I Promised To Lead Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I can not monitor your movements.
I can only respect the direction you take.

For me to be held accountable for your mistakes...
Is not the purpose for the steps I take.

And for you to suggest,
Your responsibilities are tests for me to accept...
Is not a contemplation I will digest.
Or load on my back...
To prove I can condone your added foolishness.

I promised to lead...
Not bleed to receive your approval,
Or acceptance.

There is more than your priorities,
On my agenda.