General Poetry posted March 25, 2024


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15 Syllables

The Mushroom

by Mark Jackson

the field

 mushroom shoulders itself

through

the earth,

breathes

spores,

retires.

 




15 Syllable Poem contest entry

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I became fascinated by Spencer's line: The Sea-shouldering Whale. This poem was born from reflection on that line. Written in 15 syllables I try to sum up the cyclical life of fungi.
Pays one point and 2 member cents.

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