grounding

myself

for the next few weeks

until the end of this year

and the beginning of new

simply,

step 1: bare feet most of the time

step 2: touching the ground

(hands acceptable too)

sometimes treading lightly

other times, a firm stance

horizontal

or vertical

diagonal even

distraction from the distraction

for ex, if the phone rings

in the

[middle]

of grounding

throw it

far away

if the screen breaks, success

if the ringing stops, success

good riddance

am allowed to

sip tea with eyes closed

feet planted

grounded

pour sugar to heart’s content

‘it’s too much sugar’

ignore

add another tsp

step 1 and 2

on repeat

as frequently as

needed

so, lie down on the grass

or the garage floor

or the driveway

(maybe not?)

or that bench

preferably at night

perfect hideaway

a light drizzle is acceptable

petrichor

heavenly

stay

for as long as

there is no hurry

because

time is moving

sometimes faster

beware the time stealers

they are everywhere

(insert name)

most things you cannot change

out of control

out of context

you

who is also

me

deserve this time

grounding

it’s

your time

no need to steal

from yourself

gift it freely

to yourself

resolute to:

10-min/day

at least

ground

until the end of this year

and the beginning of the new