This is a poem the leaders can definitely appreciate. No Sick Days I used to cry…. a lot Until I realized my tears are the physical evidence of my pain, A visual reference used to shame me Or a destroyer of hope and faith If seen by those who praise me, Who think I’m amazing. “Oh no, it can’t be. Did he cry? The sky must be falling! He’s so strong! What could be so wrong to have him bawling?” Then panic ensues. Showing weakness is the most irresponsible thing I could do. And it’s not fair, But Superman doesn’t get sick days So I’m socially lonely like a half dozen being split six ways. Lois Lane does what she can. But she’s only human And I’m Superman. And heroes don’t get to be depressed No matter how we’re pressed. I’ve been accused of always being ‘on’ But they don’t realize heroes don’t get to clock out. I don’t get to go home. They can’t see how many people would turn ‘off’ If I’m not turned ‘on’. So if my heart breaks I put on my face And do my job. I used to cry often Until I realized how many plug into me Instead of plugging into the outlet. I’m just an extension cord used by those who ain’t figured it out yet. If I go, people lose power. When it’s good, I bask in the praise So I’m not mad that Superman doesn’t get sick days. It’s what I signed up for. It’s all I know. But I’m still trying to figure it out. I used to cry all the time But now even if I want to, it only happens on the inside. I used to wake up screaming About demons that visited me when I was dreaming. And they’re still there, they just don’t scare me. Cause I survived long enough to realize people are much scarier. And I end up handling other’s people business like I was a mail carrier. But if I don’t do it, it won’t get done. If I don’t spin it, how will the world get spun? A leader who shows vulnerability Will momentarily be shown sympathy But eventually their respect will wear down. Wearing down the leader’s ability to lead them around And everybody loses. When it comes to emotional expression, Everybody chooses But the hero. It’s already predetermined. So we have to walk our life like we’re nonverbally preaching a sermon Cause everybody’s watching Waiting Ready to interpret the hero’s actions as gospel. Can’t even be hostile to obstacles Anger is out of control Sadness is uncomfortable to see In someone they call to relieve their misery. They used to call me ‘cry baby’ But I ain’t cried lately. Not since I considered that God blessed me so I can serve others. And if that’s the case, just because I’m hurting don’t mean they get to suffer. It’s not fair but it’s the only way. If I want to be treated like a hero then I have to accept Superman will never get sick days. HB 6/25/11
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 06:55:19 +0000
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