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Exploring Earth's Healing Power: A Poem about Energy and Chronic Knee Pain

Writer: Julie Jewels SmootJulie Jewels Smoot

A person sitting on a couch, holding their knee, which appears red and inflamed, indicating discomfort from knee pain.
A person sitting on a couch, holding their knee, which appears red and inflamed, indicating discomfort from knee pain.


The Energy Helping to Heal Chronic Knee Pain


The earth breathes, a slow, deep sigh,


beneath my weary knees. 


Years of ache, a dull, persistent throb,


a constant companion, unwelcome guest. 



I kneel, the cool soil a welcome pressure,


against the burning, protesting joints. 


Fingers dig, finding purchase,


in the dark, yielding earth. 



Not just dirt, but life, teeming,


a silent network of roots and worms,


a pulse beneath the surface,


a heartbeat mirrored in my own tired rhythm. 



I feel the energy shift, a subtle change,


not a dramatic flash, but a slow, steady seep,


drawing the pain away, like a tide receding,


leaving behind a quiet peace. 



The scent of damp earth,


rich and earthy, fills my lungs,


a cleansing breath, washing away years


of strain and tension. 



I picture the earth's energy,


a river flowing, strong and deep,


coursing through my body,


unblocking stagnant channels. 



My knee, once rigid and inflexible,


begins to soften, to yield,


a slow, deliberate unfurling,


like a flower opening to the sun. 



The pain doesn't vanish completely,


not in a single session, a single touch. 


But it lessens, softens, becomes bearable,


a manageable discomfort, not a debilitating weight. 



This is not a cure, a magic solution,


but a connection, a partnership,


a joining with the earth's power,


its ancient, healing wisdom. 



I rise slowly, feeling lighter, grounded,


the earth's embrace lingering on my skin,


a feeling of deep connection,


of belonging, of strength. 



The sun warms my face,


a gentle benediction,


a promise of renewed strength,


a hope for healing, slow but sure. 



The journey continues,


one day at a time,


one connection with the earth at a time,


one step closer to wholeness. 


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