Grounded

Just as I lost my footing
And the dirt slipped loosely 
I felt my body my life tumbling backward
My arms flailing before me
And then your hand
Keeping me grounded
Into your arms
Shielded from the harm of the outside world
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 10, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Enjoyed reading your poem tonight...Marty
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