You ask yourself, “Didn’t I read some poem or something on ‘accountability’ before, by this author?”

And the answer is Yes, you did. By me, in October of 2020. It was an election year, and the topic I chose for my Poem of the Month that year was Accountability, realizing that accountability to follow through on the political promises and make good on them was what we, the people, were hoping for.

Guess how that turned out!

So, here we are in November of 2025, and the air is once again full of political promises, and… not only that… there appears to be a spreading sense of lawlessness, or a “me first” attitude, permeating our society. People in the news are not being as nice to each other as they used to be.

But it CAN change for the better, and it CAN change on every level. One way you can change it is to put down your phone and talk to each other. If distance is an issue, stop texting and call that person. Let him or her know why they are important to you, and that you care!

Because, remember this simple truth:

Whatever the question, Love is always the answer.

ACCOUNTABILITY: A Reprise

Accountability is the measure of a leader’s height.
A leader who is accountable will do things right:
Calling leaders to be responsible before placing blame,
And to realize leading others is not just a game.

Conscience binds and accountability liberates…
Failure to follow through will negatively translate.
Opinion is the lowest form of human knowledge…
Fact-finding and truth-telling will give you an edge.

Unless you’re dead, you can keep your promises;
It’s easier if you can examine your old prejudices.
Never promise more than you can perform.
Always strive higher — much higher than the norm.

The price of greatness is responsibility;
Your following actions must hold credibility.
A leader must be accountable to his nation’s laws.
Decisions cannot be made by “drawing straws.”

Being reliable is the basis of accountability.
“Walking your talk” illustrates your dependability.
It’s always the right time to do things right.
Your actions can be trusted, meant to be forthright.

Life is better when people keep their word.
When they don’t, the meaning of their words become blurred.
I strive to be accountable for my thoughts, words and actions.
Being less than honest will spoil all interactions.

The only thing in your way is you,
So check your motives, and see your way through.
You are the reason for your success or failure.
Accountability is what good citizens prefer.