The popular advice
One almost taken as a vice
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover
There are gems you’d miss altogether
Some say… “Impressions don’t matter”
We’d probably think they’re fools and mad hatters
Less we too fall afoul of the rule
Impressions, as they do matter, don’t have to be rude
Stand tall
Stand proud
Stand correctly
Stand confidently
Standing Confidently
Project your assurance
With plenty of confidence
Image is everything
Yet, covers many things
We pretend to be perfect
It’s social media’s slant effect
Hiding our flaws
As if they didn’t matter at all
Yet, internally
We nervously
Almost timidly
Long to be seen totally
It’s not a game
Even if it’s played
Nor the valiant or tame
It’s how you play the game
If it’s all the same with you
Courage to do what’s feared
Now that’s confidence mixed with faith
Even if it’s not the same with your
Confidently Standing
Some claim
How you do little
Is how you do everything
It’s a principle this life acclaims
Clothing prepped
Morning routine set
Wrinkles ironed out
Backpack all packed
We clamor into the race for glamour
Rushing about, denting our armor
If only we work harder
We’d eventually reach dream’s harbor
With all the frank ardor
We repeat old sayings in perfect tenor
Not fully understanding the banter
Fearing we’re going to be seen in full candor
Yet, each person must stand
Confidently that is
As if on a witness stand
Is your life congruent or echos of a band
The bandwagon of the race
Some call it the rat race
The endless chase
Making the dream living in haste
Yet, others stop and think
Make plans and work on their tank
Building up skills and removing stank
Refining, cultivating, perfecting, remembering to say thanks
Stacking skills
Leveraging social networks
Delivering value
Making positive impressions
It’s the stand that is confident
Sure, it derives from confidence
But, even the most scared can stand tall
It’s all about the perspective and all
Focus on the priority
Skipping lists of priorities
One task to completion
Not a race to multi-tasking exhaustion
Follow
One Course
Until (not forgoing the hand of luck)
Success
No faking but some faking
Projecting confidence is an art and science
The smallest of details being important nevertheless
You’ve got to be real and authentic
But you must act real and present authentically
In simple plain English
One must be aware
Confidence is a two way street
You need to believe and act confidently
The act will support the belief
The belief defines the act
The two dance and loves to create relief
Knowing that you’ve got skills in spades and heaps
The mind body connection
Working back and forth to perfection
Faith without works is dead… no exception
Works without faith… what a misconception
Token Confident Piece
For some, it’s a security blanket
Others, it’s a security check that’s blank
Some, it’s the lucky charm
Others, they create their own luck via charm
Whatever your memory aid
Remember to keep your back straight
Deep breath without haste
Ignore trivial media bait
Stand confidently
Even when confidently standing
Tall as you can be
It’s the only ideal way to be
Honor yourself
Respect yourself
Make sure you fit in with the community
As there is power in unity
We all have our own unique talisman
To remind us of our capability
Do your best as a diligent human
It’s our divine responsibility
Stand confidently
Complete with fear, optimism, fallibility
Seize your courage optimistically
The only way to confidently stand
When your story is told
People will judge the content that did unfold
The gems for those who can see
Will be just reward un-foretold
The book will change history
Even if it’s just one person
The read was worth the mystery
We all play our part shaping history
Your impressions matter
Mind your impressions
It’ll make you wiser
To many, it is life altering and really matters
By standing confidently
You’re modeling for others to benefit
Saving lives, one stance at a time
Standing confidently
Thank you for enjoying a little poetry
For those waiting for more, there is a short story
Stay tuned, it will be shared tomorrow (and below)
Appreciate the likes… and follows
Feel free to share
That’s one sweet way to care
A gallery, for those who prefer to glance
Will come in a few days hence
Standing Confidently: Poetry - Impressions may matter but authenticity is always for the win
Stand tall
Stand proud
Stand correct
Stand confidently
A little poetry inspired by a conversation and a photo
Leslie’s Adventure - During orientation, it became clear the company had not fully thought about the needs of it's women employees.
Leslie took matters into her own hands. That is... until she needed help.
Dean, also a new hire like Leslie, was glad to help in the critical moment. And received a valuable tip from Leslie.
Flexing a little writer skills... and bringing you a little office drama.
What's this got to do with a backpack? Dive in and let me know what you think.
The Backpack Gallery - To conclude the trilogy, might as well share the photos that inspired the poetry, story, and commentary.
A little motivation to carry on with great confidence.
Enjoy the mini-gallery
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