Leading with Empathy: The Voiceless Chorus



In this world,
there are those without voice,
Their cries and pleas for help unheard and lost,
As we trample through our days,
ignoring
The struggles of those whom we cannot see.
So how can we,
the fortunate,
lead
The way towards a brighter,
fairer dawn?

To be the voice for those without a sound
Is to acknowledge their pain and their plight,
To lend our ears and hearts,
to hear and see
The injustices that they must endure.
For every silenced soul,
a human cost
That we must pay attention,
not ignore.

But how to lead the way?
We must engage
In empathy,
and take the time to learn
The struggles of those who need our support.
We cannot turn a blind eye to their cries
Or let our privilege be a shield that blocks
The voices that need to be heard by all.

We must find ways to amplify each voice,
To share their stories,
so others can see
The urgent need for change.
It is a cost
We must be willing to bear,
to make a stand
Against the cruelty and injustice lost
On those who lack a voice to make a change.

To be the voice for those without a sound
Is to commit ourselves to a higher goal,
To help the world to heal,
and lead the way
Towards a brighter,
fairer,
juster dawn.
Let us be champions,
loud and clear, and engage
Our hearts and minds,
for all those who need support.

And if we do,
we'll find our own voice,
too,
A power born of empathy and love.
For every cry we answer,
every cost
We bear,
we'll find new strength to make a change,
To lead the way towards a brighter dawn,
And be the voice for those who need us most.

We cannot wait for others to take the lead,
To lift up the voiceless and fight for change.
It falls on us to act,
to make a pledge
To stand for justice,
to amplify the sound
Of those who suffer in silence,
to see
The world through their eyes,
and truly engage.

For leadership requires more than just talk;
It demands action,
empathy, and resolve.
We must be willing to listen and walk
Alongside those who struggle to evolve,
To be the voice for those who are oppressed,
And help them gain the power to express.

But leading is not just about being loud,
It's also knowing when to step aside,
To give the platform to those in the crowd
Whose voices have too often been denied.
To be a true leader,
we must be wise,
And know when to follow and empathize.

And so,
we must all be willing to learn,
To educate ourselves on others' pain,
To seek out knowledge,
and not just adjourn
To ignorance and privilege again.
We must embrace discomfort,
take the lead,
And show the world how to truly succeed.

For being the voice for those without sound
Is not just a matter of will or desire,
But a duty to those whose lives are bound
To systems of oppression and the fire
That burns within them,
longing to be free,
And with our help,
they will finally see.

So let us be the leaders we were meant to be,
To listen, learn,
and take action with empathy,
To be the voice for those who cannot speak,
And pave the way towards a better world,
unique
In its kindness,
compassion,
and love,
A world that we all can be proud of.

And as we lead the charge,
let us remember
The power of our words,
our deeds,
our thoughts,
And the impact they have on those we endeavor
To help,
to support,
and to lift up.
Let us not forget the weight of our responsibility,
As we carry the torch for those who need us most.

For being the voice for those without a sound
Is not an easy task, nor one to take lightly,
But a calling that requires strength and profound
Dedication to the cause,
unwavering and mighty.
We must be willing to stand up for what is right,
To fight against injustice with all our might.

And in the end,
the reward will be great,
As we help build a world that is fair and just,
Where every voice is heard,
and no one is late
To the table of equality,
where all can trust
In the power of the collective,
the strength of the few,
To make a difference in everything we do.

So let us take up the mantle of leadership,
And be the voice for those who need us most,
For in doing so,
we will find true friendship,
And a sense of purpose that we cannot boast.
And as we work to build a brighter future,
Let us always remember the power of the suture.

For when we lead with empathy and compassion,
We stitch together the wounds of the broken,
And give voice to those who have been silenced.
And in doing so,
we create a world awoken
To the power of the voice,
the strength of the will,
And the beauty of a world where everyone can fulfill
Their dreams,
their hopes,
their hearts' desires,
And where the voiceless can finally be inspired
To find their own voice,
and sing their own song,
And help us build a world that we can all belong.

So let us continue to lead with purpose,
And be the voice for those who have none,
To help them find their own voice,
and surface
Their stories,
their struggles,
their moments won.
For every story is worth telling,
every voice worth hearing,
And it is up to us to make sure they are not disappearing.

And as we navigate this path of leadership,
Let us not forget to be humble and kind,
To listen,
to learn,
and to seek fellowship,
With those whose lives we hope to bind
Together,
in a common cause for justice and peace,
And a world where all voices have the right to release.

For being the voice for the voiceless is a task
That requires not only courage,
but also grace,
And an understanding of the complexities we unmask
As we journey to create a more equitable place.
So let us be patient,
let us be kind,
And let us be the change we hope to find.

And as we lead,
let us also remember
The importance of taking care of ourselves,
Of practicing self-care,
and nurturing our own ember,
So we can continue to advocate for those who need our help.
For being the voice for the voiceless is not just a role,
But a way of life that requires a strong and steadfast soul.

So let us embrace this challenge with open hearts,
And be the leaders that our world needs today,
For only through empathy,
compassion,
and smarts,
Can we help those who are voiceless find their way.
And in doing so,
we will pave the way for a brighter tomorrow,
A world where all voices are heard,
and no one is forced to borrow
Their power,
their strength,
their dignity or their grace,
But where all can stand tall and find their rightful place.

As we continue on this journey, let us also remember
That being the voice for the voiceless requires more
Than just a noble cause and a desire to render
Assistance to those who have been ignored.
It takes courage, determination, and a willingness to act,
To make a real difference and to have an impact.

And so, let us not just be the voice for others,
But let us also encourage them to find their own,
To speak up and share their stories, to discover
The power of their own voice, and how it has grown.
For when we empower others to speak for themselves,
We create a world where everyone can excel.

And in this world,
we will find true liberation,
Where every voice is heard,
every person seen,
And where the power of the collective imagination
Can create a reality that has never before been.
For being the voice for the voiceless is not just about us,
But about creating a world where everyone can trust

In the power of their own voice,
and the strength of the many,
To create a future that is just,
equitable,
and free,
Where no one is left behind,
and everyone has plenty,
And where the world is a reflection of our shared destiny.
So let us continue to be the voice for the voiceless,
And let us do so with humility,
courage,
and purpose.

For in doing so, we can create a world that is truly just,
Where the voices of all are heard,
and everyone can trust
That their dreams,
their hopes,
and their aspirations,
Are not just possible,
but within their reach and realizations.
So let us continue on this journey,
together as one,
And be the voice for the voiceless,
until the work is done.

And when the work is done,
we will look back with pride,
At the world we have created,
and the path we have paved,
With our courage, our determination,
and our drive,
To be the voice for those who have been enslaved
By silence,
by fear,
by oppression, and by hate,
And to bring them into the light of a new,
just fate.

For being the voice for the voiceless is not just a duty,
But a privilege,
a honor,
a sacred trust,
To stand up for those who have been left out,
left empty,
And to ensure that their voices are heard,
and their needs are just.
So let us continue to be the leaders we were meant to be,
And to inspire others to join us in this great journey.

And as we go forward,
let us never forget,
The power of our own voices,
and the impact we can make,
When we speak up for what is right,
and never let
Injustice and inequality become the world's sole fate.
For the voiceless are counting on us,
to be their light,
To help them find their way,
and to never lose sight,

Of the power of a collective voice,
to move mountains,
And to create a world that is truly just and free,
Where all are seen,
all are heard,
and all are accounted,
And where everyone can be who they want to be.
So let us continue to be the voice for the voiceless,
And let us never stop until every voice is heard, and justice is ubiquitous.















The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVI, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you

About this poem

This poem is a call to action for those who have a voice to become the voice for those who do not. It highlights the struggles and pain experienced by those who are silenced and urges the fortunate to take up the responsibility of leading towards a brighter, fairer dawn. The poem stresses the importance of empathy, learning, and action, and encourages individuals to amplify the voices of those who are oppressed, fight for justice, and pave the way towards a better world. It acknowledges that being the voice for those without sound is not an easy task, but it is a calling that requires strength, dedication, and a sense of responsibility. Ultimately, the poem inspires individuals to lead with purpose, empathy, and compassion, to help those who have been silenced find their voice and to build a world where everyone can fulfill their dreams, hopes, and hearts' desires. 

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Written on November 21, 2016

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on March 27, 2023

Modified by Mawphniang.Napoleon on March 27, 2023

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Scheme Text too long
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 9,900
Words 2,158
Stanzas 34
Stanza Lengths 11, 9, 8, 9, 11, 10, 10, 7, 7, 9, 8, 10, 11, 7, 10, 7, 15, 10, 9, 8, 8, 14, 6, 6, 8, 12, 12, 12, 10, 11, 9, 1, 1, 3

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