Carl Meadows R.N. BSN, MA

Poem: Mr Confidence

This is a poem about the Journey of Confidence. Most of us can relate to second guessing yourself, even if your life is full of validation and what others see as success. Its about our own journeys of transformation and learning that beauty is an internal light. Mr. Confidence I met Mr. Confidence the other day, I looked at his reflection and walked away I left behind the handsome face Hoping the image would stay that way As I walked through the door, he disappeared Leaving me breathless, filled with fear What if they see the man that I am? Vulnerable, wise, a fool Who was I, that Mr. Confidence showed his face? I’m just an average guy, with average ways Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; Only if the beholder holds their own beauty What will I need to have my cup filled up; a stare, an advance, an unwavering glance? Will he show up, when I need him the most Or will he disappear when I’m on my own How will …

Poem: A Moment with You

Published by Carl Meadows R.N. BSN, MA

A Poem about Friendship: A Friend is a moment and a friendship is many moments ~ Carl Meadows A Moment with You A friend is a moment in time, the one directly staring at you Lost in being needed; the ache of wondering You pulled me to the edge with our fingers locked; the chasm was steep Fear of falling left me weightless, but you were there The truth was somewhere, beyond the vast landscape of my thoughts Searching for signs of permanence would be futile Courage pulled me forward; I wanted to trust I wouldn’t fall Pounding heart, swirling mind, I began to drift Was cavernous space and distance my life lesson to master? Fear of closeness my nemesis The memory of belonging to something, disappeared a lifetime ago Comfort came in images shaped by prairie clouds, mesmerized with ephemeral visions of realness Standing on the edge, a truth emerged There was never a “you”; we only ever had a moment and it touched me Carl Meadows November 6, 2014