Live or Die Politics
Don't live or die for a leader
Live or die for a good cause
Don't be mislead by fervor
That instigates the applause
A just world for everyone
Is the politics for me
Where people are all valued
Not by race or by some creed
Don't follow someone blindly
who preaches supremacy.
There is no "us" versus "them"
We're part of humanity
Follow leaders who want peace
not demanding sacrifice
of your freedom, home, and life
who themselves won't pay the price
Follow those who lead the way
At the front of every crowd
who instill in every heart
a good reason to be proud
A leader who wants what's best
at home and for those abroad
A leader who understands
That we're all children of God
Leading is never easy
By example one must show
What it means to be noble,
heroic in face of foe
Be careful who you follow,
for that reveals who you are
A leader's only human
Don't make him into a star
He has his flaws and foibles
Nobody is above blame
Unless you think he's like God,
at some point he'll bring you shame
My advice is so simple
Follow One who's best of all,
For His name is Jesus Christ
With him you will never fall
He led by His example
A servant, though a true King
He saw no class or gender
A new kingdom he will bring
He never disappoints me
My Leader, Savior, and Guide
Political agenda?
To always be by my side
I pledge my heart's allegiance
To the One who died for me
I'll follow my great leader
Now and through eternity.
Eileen Manassian
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