I do like this poem, except for one phrase. "Native grasses wait to ambush innocent crops" is so opposite to what actually happens on the Iowa landscape, both now and in the past, that the image doesn't work for me. But very possibly I am missing intended irony.
Congratulations!
I do like this poem, except for one phrase. "Native grasses wait to ambush innocent crops" is so opposite to what actually happens on the Iowa landscape, both now and in the past, that the image doesn't work for me. But very possibly I am missing intended irony.
Cindy, good point! Perhaps the word innocent could be chopped (no pun intended). Thank you for the comment and for reading!
Excellent images and the connection to self makes me reflect.
Thank you, Ardith. We are all connected to nature in so many ways.
Congrats-another much deserved honor for your undying work to make us all THINK!
Thank you, Trudy. One of the things I admire about you is YOUR work to make us all THINK, as well as ACT.
I love this poem, especially the connection you make between the land and yourself. Congratulations!
Thank you, Diane! I am grateful for your comment and support of my poetry writing.