Reason A. Poteet Poet Verse

Headed For Leadership

compound word verse

There is a worthy cause you see
could start a trend which needs to be
spearheaded.

Deal with arrogance, grand pooh-bah,
don’t act like some maharaja,
bigheaded.

Be stubborn and members you’ll lose. 
Teamwork succeeds under one who’s
clearheaded.

What to do with folks who complain,
a leader in angst must remain  
coolheaded.

Share the wealth and share applauses
lest you find your worthy cause is 
deadheaded.

May 2, 2020

contest:  Compounding the Verse
sponsor:  Joseph May

I used Rhyme Zone and How Many Syllables?  
The latter lists both "coolheaded" and "deadheaded" as 4 syllable words. I  count them both as having 3 syllables. Have contacted them about these two mistakes and await a reply.??
Have found all of my compound words online at Farlex Free Dictionary.

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Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2020 at 1:38 PM A very unique example of this challenging form Reason! Well done! Congratulations on your win! xxoo

Joseph May May 23, 2020 at 8:56 PM Very nicely penned Reason, Congrats on your win.. Reason A. Poteet May 23, 2020 at 9:04 PM I thank you, Joseph, for your generous spirit and willingness to answer my questions. It is a form worth writing.

Aditi Mishra May 23, 2020 at 6:39 PM Loved the message through your words. Congratulations on your win Reason :) Reason A. Poteet May 23, 2020 at 9:09 PM Thank you, Aditi, Appreciation your recognition and read. Just read you Syzygy and I Am. Very nice, both of them. A late welcome to PS.