MUSHROOMS
Deep in the hush and the gloom of the wood,
mushrooms are standing like they've always stood.
No one knows they're there.
The world's in a rush! It keeps zooming around!
No one looks down at what lives on the ground...
Mushrooms? They don't care.
© 2016 Suzy Levinson. All rights reserved.
Douglas Florian has challenged us to write poems about nothing this month. Read his entire spotlight interview HERE.
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I feel enlightened after reading this, Suzy. Thank you for this morning's zen meditation.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle! And big thanks to Douglas Florian for this cool challenge...nothing happens to be my specialty. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love that you themed your poem on MUSHROOMS very creative
ReplyDeleteLove the mood of your poem, especially the opening line. Nice job, cuz!
ReplyDeleteNice imagery. Thanks for sharing it here.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Suzy!
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