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The Power of Fungi


If I were stranded, relocated, beached upon an island
 
My one necessity while living with the sand
 
Would be
 
My fungus identification book
 
To guide me 
 
In finding, identifying, and devouring all kinds of fungi
 
This book holds the guidance to train all minds
 
On the necessity of fungi
 
A wonderous sustainable food source that will not die
 
Even if I were secluded by force
 
I would, at least, have fungi
 
Medicinal properties
 
Delicious food qualities
 
Captured through finding and identifying fungi colonies
 
When stranded alone this book is more than a novelty
 
For without it
 
I would be reciting my obsequies
 
With it
 
The power of Fungi puts me at ease
 
And fills my tummy indefinitely
 
 
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