The following is inspired by the women I’ve had the privilege of working with and knowing over the years.

She Maintains a Commanding Lead

She maintains a commanding lead.
I wonder if it's the certainty of purpose that drives her
or the confidence from an open mind.
Sure, she experiences set backs, even devastations at times. 
Yet her center remains.
There's an inner strength that anchors her.
Defining her power is beyond my speech.
I can only recognize it in context.
She upholds this constant without much ado,
achieving as natural as breathing.
She maintains a commanding lead.

B. Toner November 2025