“Never say there is nothing
beautiful in the world anymore.
There is always something
to make you wonder
in the shape of a tree,
the trembling of a leaf.”
— Albert Schweitzer
call me what you like
maybe rosy bonnet mushroom
but just don’t eat me
*. *. *
With an estimated 10,000-14,000 identified species, knowing the names and particulars of wild mushrooms can be trying. But be wary, as only a small fraction, roughly 2,000, are safe to eat • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Caution” haiku by Mary O’Connor
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