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In the Grass

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What’s in the grass and what do I know? There are creepy and freaky things below. All sorts of insects and crawly creatures are among grass’ most fearsome features. I wonder what else is in the grass, seeds and stems in a crevasse? They sprout and spread en masse creating a soft sinking morass. I believe there are secrets we’ll never see perhaps some magic that’s in its esprit. Maybe a fairy goddess or two to order the chaos amid the fescue. Who directs traffic so there’s no collision? Who wields the power for that decision? What and when do they celebrate? There must be one they adulate. Whatever is there I leave to that realm. I won’t interfere or overwhelm. I’ll welcome fresh grass in the spring and wonder more, at what it may bring.

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Akanksha Ayantika

Date: 6/5/2023 8:01:00 AM

A warm poem! Congratulations on your win :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/8/2023 7:13:00 AM

Thank you Akanksha. I appreciate your visit and comments. :)

Len Gasun

Date: 5/31/2023 8:22:00 PM

Very beautiful and creative. We don't really know what's in a grass. Congratulations on your win my dear poet friend Linda! i enjoyed your poem. Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/8/2023 7:13:00 AM

Hi Len my friend. Many thanks for your sweet comments :)

Andy Chunn

Date: 5/30/2023 3:19:00 PM

I, too, believe there are secrets we'll never see. Lovely poem....congratulation on your win.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/8/2023 7:12:00 AM

Never see, but always wonder :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting Andy!

Constance La France

Date: 5/30/2023 12:56:00 PM

Linda, a wonderfully penned poem and congratulations on your win in the contest, well done !

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/8/2023 7:11:00 AM

Many thanks Constance. I appreciate your comments! :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/22/2023 3:55:00 AM

Very good writing, Linda:)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/22/2023 7:05:00 AM

Thanks you for your kindness Jo :)

Fin Chuuk

Date: 3/21/2023 7:03:00 AM

You never know what will come out of that grass… Great write, Linda. :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/21/2023 7:43:00 AM

Hi Fin. No, there are creatures I can't begin to name, and entities of another world I'm sure ;) Thanks for reading and commenting! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/20/2023 8:56:00 PM

Loved it Linda, but I was really expecting to see the sneaky snake come slithering by :( ... good luck with the contest. This is a beaut.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/21/2023 7:41:00 AM

Hahaha Wen. My first iteration did indeed have those sneaky snakes down there, but I thought of you and took them out. The poem was way to long to include all the moles, spiders, gophers, voles, bees, ants, younamethem! Yikes! Thanks for liking it my friend :)

Eve Roper

Date: 3/20/2023 7:30:00 PM

Very creative, Linda, I really like it.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/21/2023 7:38:00 AM

Thank you dear Eve. I am pleased you like it. :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/20/2023 7:21:00 PM

Intriguing to think about 'what's in the grass.' Never thought of it. Thanks, gw

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/21/2023 7:37:00 AM

Thank you gw. Horton would understand... :) laf

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/20/2023 4:22:00 PM

Growing up in the country and always being barefoot, I am one who loves the feel of grass between my toes and beneath my feet. However I thought your poem was witty and entertaining, Linda. Snakes are about the only thing that will make me detour:)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/20/2023 4:38:00 PM

It's stickers for me Daniel - I curse those goatheads! And jumping cactus (usually no grass around though LOL)! Snakes and tarantulas, too. Not a lot of grass where I grew up. I grew up in West Texas so I know what you mean. Thanks for stopping by Daniel!

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/20/2023 1:35:00 PM

Linda your contest submission was fantastic. Never again will I set foot on grass. Where your feet may lead you is anyone's guess.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/20/2023 1:39:00 PM

Haha Las. Don't want to step on someone or their tiny little home, do we? Thanks for stoping by and commenting. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/20/2023 12:31:00 PM

- You never know what you step on... (I love walking barefoot in the grass :) - Great writing, Linda - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/20/2023 1:36:00 PM

I do too Anne-Lise, but where I live now, too many stickers! Thanks for the sweet words my friend. :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/20/2023 12:14:00 PM

I'm never stepping on grass ever again! A great entry I really enjoyed, Linda!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/20/2023 1:34:00 PM

LOL Anaya. No telling what is done there. :) I'm glad you enjoyed :)

Hat Bueckert

Date: 3/20/2023 11:55:00 AM

Worlds within worlds, nicely done :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/20/2023 1:34:00 PM

Hey Hat. Thanks for the read and comment! :)