Create a World of Support: See a New Way to Inspire Each Other

Wouldn’t it be great if we could authentically share vulnerabilities and support each other rather than feel intimidated by other people’s success? There is power in a supportive perspective. I have found this to be especially true as a female leader in a world that tends to undermine the intelligence, strength, and capabilities of women. I wrote the following poem when social events around the world revealed a greater need to support and encourage women as leaders. Let’s name the challenges, support each other, and create a healthier world that appreciates the talents and gifts of all.  

I will lend you courage.

I too have stood before the abyss

And experienced the dilemma -

Turn back

Or jump to a new way.

I will lend you courage.

I also was shaken by grabbing hands

And struggled to respond -

Give in

Or say “No. Not today.”

I will lend you courage.

I have seen scowls shouting judgment

And faltered on my path to question -

Stop moving

Or believe I’m going the right way.

I will lend you courage.

I have heard people’s disparaging views

And stopped seeing true while asking -

Accept their cynicism

Or create a better day.

I will lend you courage.

To leap the abyss

Shake off grabbing hands

Ignore destructive sneers and shouts

To see your truth

And follow your own lovely way.

I will lend you courage

With kind, affirming words

And a vision of hope

For going beyond imposed limitations

To embrace possibilities of today.

Will you lend me courage?

When I again stand at the abyss

Try to escape grabbing hands

Face distracting scowls

Or hear shouts diminishing hope.

I will lend you courage.

Will you offer me the same?

This poem was published in “100 Poems & Possibilities for Healing: Volume 2” by Brave Healer Productions (2025.