At dVerse Sarah is hosting Poetics with and invitation to write about Fungi.
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“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid of standing still.” Chinese proverb
Something Ancient Something ancient of generations speaks from hidden forest places into my fractured, fragmented life, of something more than physical, an awakening expansion of abundant life, an elixir of healing, reishi, the Ling Zhi, bearer of deep wisdom for all who share its patient ferment. ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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Lovely rich word choices, Paul. I like the way this poem comes to a close.
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Thank you Sarah, much appreciated.
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The slow ferment… a focus on how mushrooms thrive, maybe we should learn from them
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I think that would be healing, thank you Bjorn.
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And we can better learn how real networking could be realized. 😉
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yes indeed Michael 🙂
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:-))
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100% in agreement, Paul. Slow is the way to go. I remember an old friend telling me once that traffic accidents only happen from going too fast.
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Yes, I agree with your friend’s view. and yes, slow is better. Thank you for that Lisa.
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This was fascinating Paul, and what an interesting photo. I am sharing this interesting fact today: A “Armillaria Ostoyae” mushroom, in the Malheur National Forest, in the Strawberry Mountains of eastern Oregon, was found to be the largest fungal colony in the world, spanning an area of 3.5 square miles (2,200 acres; 9.1 km2).
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That is staggering, how amazing is that! Thank you for sharing this Rob.
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Paul, this poem seemed to me to have a mystical quality. Very beautiful! ❤
Is the reishi mushroom made into an alcoholic beverage or tonic?
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Tonic, or dried and powdered, apparently very good all round.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Don’t eat the coloured ones. 🙂
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Ha! Too funny!! Thanks for the warning! 😁
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🙂
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This really speaks to me Paul.
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Thank you so much VJ
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Welcome, Paul.
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I don’t think I will ever look at fungus the same way again. How much there is I take for granted.
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I think that’s the human condition – taking much for granted, thank you for sharing that Liz.
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I love this poem of deep reflection
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So glad you liked it.
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