Just a mushroom?
No, it’s definitely more than that.
It’s beautiful.
It’s crimson, golden, even russet.
Come on, let’s get closer.
They knelt down carefully.
We shouldn’t disturb it.
Well, not just yet.
It’s a beauty.
It certainly is.
Okay, let’s pick it.
Now!
~~~~~~~~~
Image credit: Benjamin Lehman @Unsplash
This image shows a golden cap mushroom growing in a forest floor.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #312 photo prompt.
Plus, hooray! Congratulations, it’s four years for WDYS. Well done, dear Sadje!
luna's on line 
Thank you Chris for taking a closer look at this mushroom. Thanks for joining in dear friend.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Glad that you liked that, Sadje. What a handy photo for a lovely mushroom! 🍄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, it’s so delicate.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Magic ‘shrooms anyone? 😆
LikeLiked by 2 people
Aha, you realised that – but of course!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a fun thing Chris
LikeLiked by 2 people
Absolutely! Thanks, Geeta.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Although it’s our season for mushrooms to appear everywhere, you have managed to find a fine one with your charming, poetic approach. 💖
Let’s go on a trip!!😉😂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’ll have to pop over to Germany with my mushroom basket.🍄 Where’s a good wood, I wonder?🌳
LikeLiked by 1 person
Right here!!😉😅🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
Excellent! 🍄😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Enjoyable poem, Chris! Nice tension between admiring a food’s appearance and eating it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have to say that eating is almost always better, but only if you know what you’re doing with those mushrooms.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree — and, yes, if the mushrooms are safe!
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Picking time, …has to be….just right!! … captured and eaten so well, Chris….mmm mm, …💙🍄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yum, yum time, Penn. Truffles perhaps? Either in the ground, or if not, the other kind. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can never tell the edible multicolored ones.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always better to not try any kind of mushrooms in the wild!
LikeLiked by 1 person
hehe, yap.
LikeLiked by 1 person
spore so much more
a toadstool
buzz and thrill kill
cide
set aside
eh Chris
the morel of your story no doubt!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aha, very clever… a morel or a moral – good one! (or rather two)
LikeLike
I love the whimsy of your mushroom poem, chris!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So glad that you enjoyed that one. Thanks, Beth.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A fun and whimsical piece 🫶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks a lot, Mich!
LikeLike
Magic in every bite 😄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Tee-hee, that’s right. Now more giggling (wonder why?)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m thinking pasta and mushrooms. Nice to see, good to eat!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oooh yes! Pasta and mushrooms, such a good combination. Maybe I will have some tomorrow.
LikeLiked by 1 person
[…] What fun! […]
LikeLiked by 1 person
Maybe capture the moment by leaving it there? But wait! Make sure you’re not in the middle of a circle of them! 🧙🧚♂️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Some good questions definitely, and it’s very important if you walk in a glade, your should not sit in a circle… look out! There are fairies!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have a feeling there is a little elf living in there…..
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a lovely idea!
LikeLike
I don’t trust myself to forage!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very wise… just look around the woods!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Exactly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What we see when we really look.
Lovely piece, Chris.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Chris 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s always great to go into nature 🍄🟫 with a guide because you can find a delicious morel false vs real for Educational purposeshttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OXePLfjCUeI
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for that. Really interesting – just watched it!
LikeLike
Thanks for that. Very interesting – I just watched that!
LikeLiked by 1 person
We also found both just like that dad and son. You are welcome 😁 Chris
LikeLiked by 1 person
Interesting!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Caleb!
LikeLike
Chris, this is poem highlights the impulsiveness and impatience of the the child!! Well done!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Impulsive? Could even be me, although I’m rather slower.😉
LikeLiked by 3 people
😊😊🤗🤗
LikeLiked by 1 person
😱Let’s hope it’s not a poisonous mushroom! (Had to throw that in, the world needs cautious people like me!😂😂)
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re so right! For me, I would only buy mushrooms in a supermarket! Like just earlier today! 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too! 😀🍄🍄🟫
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope they didn’t eat it. It could be poisonous.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Those two would not eat anything unless they knew what it was.
LikeLike
[…] Chris; What fun […]
LikeLiked by 1 person