Strength with softness

Compassion is not weakness, it's wisdom in bloom.
It enters the room
when anger would rather.

It listens,
when ego says speak.
It lifts,
when judgement turns cheek.

But let’s not forget ,
there’s pride in that grace.
To hold space with kindness
in a cut-throat place.

To say, “I see you, still I lead.”
To soften without losing speed.
To care,
without falling behind.

That’s not soft.
That’s refined.

So walk proud in your power,
but lead with your heart.
For the boldest of leaders
know both how to start...

...and how to heal.