Ruling is not easy. It asks too much, too often, from us humans full of flaws. So I offer some tips, not strict as such, but more a guide, a simple set of laws.
Let’s begin with the most important thing - know you are the servant not the master. Rulers who serve themselves alone bring selfish paranoia followed by disaster.
Guard your integrity. Do not sell your soul even if for the greater good. With humility and grace listen well to wise counsel as all smart leaders should.
Let your strength be kindness and compassion,
for you will be judged not by words but action.
Sonnet – For Those Who Seek To Rule – Speaking Out
I first read my sonnet For Those Who Seek to Rule at the Queering The Shelves Book Festival 2022 | Speaking Out – Bringing Words to Life at Waterstones, Nottingham.
The event was sponsored by the Art’s Council and was my first introduction to the fabulous spoken word of Dan Webber. Dan is an award winning LGBTQ+ poet, performer, producer and events coordinator based in Derby.
The event was hosted by Global Wordsmiths who also run writing workshops, editing services and writing retreats.
If you are a fan of creative writing perhaps check out some more of my poetry.
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