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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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( I wrote this some time ago. Marge's poem reminded me of it. I don't think I've posted it before.) The Fungus Have you heard of the "Humongous Fungus" That's been growing such a long, long time? (That phrase was authored by someone else. I just had to turn it into rhyme.) In Oregon's Malheur National Forest, Starting from a microscopic spore; There it's been silently spreading, For twenty-four hundred years and more. It covers twenty-two hundred acres, Spreading an acre a year, underground. It's the Armillaria Ostoyae The second such one to be found. Washington was the first to have The largest Armillaria claim. A fifteen hundred acre monstrosity. Oregon has stolen Washington's fame. This tree killing mushroom is also called, The world's largest living thing. It's killing trees with its rhizomorph, That looks like a black shoestring. Sending up golden mushrooms That aren't really good for much, But edible with butter and garlic, If you're one who cares for such. Associated Press wrote this story, And used this harmonious name. I just played around a bit with it. My little poetry game. It will probably be made into a movie, Or a horror story mystery. Perhaps the very first poem about The Armillarria is this one by me. Joyce |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
I liked it! I liked it!! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: I remember reading about this awhile back, but I would never have attempted to write a poem about it. You are brave indeed and also very successful! Neat poem! Betty Lou Hebert |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
This is neat! Eliza Simmons |
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rcl 4eva Junior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 19 |
I like it too!!! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks everyone. I had fun with it. Joyce |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Oooh yes I like it too! Love Michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ This was soooooooooooo interesting. Of course you sent me off searching the Internet for MORE information. It was fascinating ! Thank you ..... 'honey mushrooms' ... sounds so innocent ! *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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