Sam Scott Poet Rhyme

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"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." - Khalil Gibran

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A Sam Scott poem:
24th November 2024
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Barefoot Earthling

It's taken me sixty years
Of evolution
To realise the simplicity 
Of Earthen electricity 

My naked feet, like freshly cleaned
Battery terminals
Strolling in hilarity 
To observe correct polarity 

Electrons flowing in and out
As I freely shuffle about 
In hippyfied insanity
With toes embracing nudity

The science is effusive
So wonderfully conclusive
My body craves perfection
In each pedantry inflection 

So to join the sockless roamers 
The grass lovers and beach combers
I will earth myself completely
With each step I place, so neatly

Is it magic or just factual?
Like a nature deal, contractual
Or perhaps we were never meant
To be disconnected, discontent

And maybe it's progression
To dismiss the shoe of intercession 
Returning to natural citizenship
Of barefoot - grass relationship

Reject the concrete, 
Resist the vulcanised persistence 
Embrace the beauty
Of a soul-full existence

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Kim Rodrigues March 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM My mind is electrified at this poetic prize! I see the naked feet of Jesus, did he walk the waters and the soil, ever, without the binding of his sandals. Fave for me! Love love love….will revisit this beauty! Sam Scott March 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM My dear, so lovely your comments. They remind me of Jerusalem, a poem by William Blake: "And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England’s mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England’s pleasant pastures seen?" Thank you for you very kind words they are a great encouragement. Blessings Sx

Maria Williams December 5, 2024 at 3:09 AM Sam your poem is such a fun and refreshing take on reconnecting with nature! I love the playful imagery of "freshly cleaned battery terminals" and the humor in "hippyfied insanity"—it adds so much personality. It’s a great reminder of how grounding (literally!) can bring a sense of balance and joy. All the best...Hugs Sam Scott December 5, 2024 at 5:21 AM https://vimeo.com/593663659 Sam Scott December 5, 2024 at 5:09 AM I am so very fascinated by the simplicity of grounding and how we become walking batteries if we don't..causing all manner of cellular level issues. I'll pop the link to a brilliant video above. Thanks, though, Maria for your unwavering support and kindness. Sometimes there are just people in life who 'ground' us; they are beautiful and a God-given blessing - you are one such human and I am grateful for you. Sxx