The Leader
Patient and steady with al! he must bear,
Ready to meet every challenge with care,
Easy in manner, yet solid as steel,
Strong in his faith, refreshingly real,
Isn’t afraid to propose what is bold,
Doesn’t conform to the usual mould,
Eyes that have foresight, for hindsight won’t do,
Never backs down when he sees what is true,
Tells it all straight, and means it all too.
Going forward and knowing he’s right,
Even when doubted for why he would fight,
Again and again, he makes the case far clearer
Wants to reach those who don’t hear
Growing in strength, he won’t be unnerved,
Ever assuring he’ll stand by his word.
Wanting the world to join his firm stand,
Bracing for war, but praying for peace,
Using his power so evil will cease :
A trustworthy person is a leader so far,
He is a person who knows what he must act upon
Read the above poem carefully and answer the questions that follow-
1.About what the poem has been written?
2. What does the line ‘Doesn’t conform to the usual mould’?
3. The leader would fight war bravely at the same what does he want?
4.Using his power so evil will cease. Here what does ‘cease’ mean?
5. What actual qualities of a true leader have been shown?
6. For what does a real leader always stand?
7.If a leader is a real leader and shows his true leadership, What will be the result?
8. What does the phrase ‘Stand by his words’ mean?
Answers-
Ans- 1. The poem has been written about the qualities a leader should possess
Ans- 2. This line suggests that the person being described has qualities that are different
Ans- 3. At the same time, he wants peace
Ans- 4. Come to an end
Ans- 5. Intelligence and courage.
Ans-6. According to the above poem, a real leader always stands for truth.
Ans-7. There will be no evil
Ans-8. It means that one shall always do whatever one speaks.
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