Best Grounded Poems

You keep me grounded
to the soil of my soul
reminding me again
that my words matter
that they help scatter
misconceptions
making connections
pathways to inner places
leaving conjugated traces
of emotional bleeds
and epiphanies

you keep me grounded
when nothing pulls me back
and I float free
tired of poetic mediocrity
nothing new under the sun
not clever enough...

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Two birds sit in a tree...                            A colaboration from Wilma Neels & 
Only separated by the sea.. ...

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Stood at the upstairs window, hands face down
fists clenched, knuckles touching cool windowsill.
Crows, silhouette cut-outs surveyed the town
from aerials and ranged the skies at will.
I watched their dark progressions jealously,
from eggshells cracked they burst and rove the sky
roaming when needs dictate, they hunt and feed
instinct...

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                                       Mindfulness meditation
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Contrary to the popular consensus

Poets in general are very well grounded, well adjusted

As opposed to the general population

It's the average Joe or Jillian out there that are in question

It's really not their fault, it's due to the state of the world

The constant bombardment of negative...

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I always look at the ground . . . whenever I walk. . . on the sidewalk I barely make the effort at looking straight ahead. Instead, I look at my path. . of where my feet are making contact . . with the pavement...

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Grounded Ship
Dr. James E. Martin
©May, 2013

The ship had run aground
While the crew was horsing around.
No one could see,
How this could be,
Since the Captain was nowhere around....

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I was raised among the autumn leaves
Subjugated to the seasons    
And the mirth of the wind
Transfixed by the passing moon
That sad old man
Who claims to be wise, yet utters naught
More guidance I have found from the lonely Lilac
And the vole; and the...

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Snow crisp and white
No indents made by wildlife ….
All flights grounded...

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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...

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Stillness sweeps sound
Glimpse gracious grounds


Live lovely light
Bear blossoms bright


Prize poignant place
Feel fleeting face


New notions niche
Ride rapture rich


Seize sublime sense
Touch thrilling tense


Style sensuous spread
Drown dreary dread


Meek mind moves make
Swift surprise stake


Charm crazy choice
Pick pretty poise


Day dreams dance deep
Stream spacious sleep




Leon Enriquez
23 January 2017
Singapore...

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My soul cries out in anguish for the many sins of my flesh…longing to do right, but somehow my flesh desires only to do wrong. My soul and spirit cry out to my flesh to be strong! My flesh longs to be accepted by this...

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As I filter through these items stored
Within my mind and heart

Am I to just pretend
You never held a part

Held so loosely in your hand
Without restraint or guile

Made my spirit take to flight
Uplifted by your smile

Why must I hit delete on
Memories held dear

A moot point at...

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I slip and stumble.
Down from above I tumble.
Yes, I hear you rumble.
Left alone I wander and bumble.
My faith I fumble.
My "foundation" starting to crumble.
On my knees, you've left me humble.


I was closed minded and wrong.
I found no place I could belong.
My mind and body were...

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Self control, God knows, is difficult at best…
Especially when rebellious is the
 self possessed.
I've put myself in corners,
I'll be grounded till pigs have wings
I can't even tell myself what to do, it seems. 

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