Poetry: Leaders of This Realm by Neil Daswani

An Ode to Women Leaders on International Women’s Day

Not one to tiptoe over eggshells, whether real or perceived

you glide over shattered glass; all the ceilings you’ve broken through 

what one sees is what one gets; you’re not afraid to speak your mind 

you fight your corner, never settle; no white flags of defeat

you take setbacks in your stride; nothing seems to overwhelm