Self-Comparison
self-comparison is like the snow leopard
destined to catch its prey
it’ll devour you
no loud roar
it stalks you
preys on you
aware that you’re vulnerable
it attacks
it’ll bring you falling
down the cliff
it’ll take your happiness
if you let it
Perfection
I will not let perfection
of others
distort who I am
second-guessing my abilities
because I am far from perfect
questioning if I have
what it takes to unravel
the moments, the quest,
the dance that
slowly reminds me
that what is hidden
on the inside
is far grander than
perfection on
the outside
Roots
tree roots bulging from
the earth
twisted and shooting
out in all directions
slowing gazing up the tree
reminds me that life is
flawed but beauty
is everywhere
everywhere
Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, multidisciplinary creative & a multifaceted health care leader intersecting clinical practice, health, wellness, media, art, & tech. She’s a writer, international speaker, academic author, & poet based in New York. Her free verse poetry explores themes of nature, self-reflection, well-being, and personal growth. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @barbaraficarra
