I am beginning to rethink this whole manicured lawn tradition. I still mow the general lawned areas, but I'm letting certain parts just grow and seeing what sprouts up. Doing this for the bees and the dragonflies and other creatures that feed on the wild things.
I also see lawn maintenance as one of those things in life we can control. The world may be on fire, and people shouting at each other about politics, and in most cases, there's nothing i can do about it, but i can tend to my lawn, and my flowers, and the little patch of land i call my own.
I know the sound of that chorus. It’s a symphony of close and distant echoes, of lawnmowers’ voices leaving and re-joining the score and the fragrance of cut grass green and sharp. Beautiful.
You obviously love creating, and I love that too. Here's a fun, cute little invite 🥰
Every week, Planet Ral opens a door to feature 10-20 writers on a guest post. This Saturday, for our Editorial Issue VIII, the theme is:✨ LIFEBLOOD – What Keeps You Creating?
In 200 words, no more, no less — tell us: what keeps you creating? Not fiction. Not poetry. Just you. Your pulse, your memory, your lifeblood.
Share it with me and with our orbit. Together, we’re gathering voices for this week’s Planet Ral Editorial Issue — and your story belongs in it.
Because when we read each other’s reasons for creating, we discover our own. That's community.
Hi Ral! I think your initiative is wonderful, and I sincerely hope that other writers will join you! 😉 I just think it would be more appropriate to contact Micah directly in private to ask him if he's interested. I've noticed that you've been posting this kind of proposal all over Substack, and it comes across as a bit spammy. I think your idea is good, but not the method. Just a little advice to help your message be better received. Have a sweet day!
I am beginning to rethink this whole manicured lawn tradition. I still mow the general lawned areas, but I'm letting certain parts just grow and seeing what sprouts up. Doing this for the bees and the dragonflies and other creatures that feed on the wild things.
I also see lawn maintenance as one of those things in life we can control. The world may be on fire, and people shouting at each other about politics, and in most cases, there's nothing i can do about it, but i can tend to my lawn, and my flowers, and the little patch of land i call my own.
Thank you for sharing, Micah!
Sam, i like the idea of letting wild things grow. there is a freedom in that as well! i'm glad you can relate to this piece. thank you, friend.
Micah. I love the theme of companion ship your poem suggests. I wish you could clap on Substack. I would give your poem great 👏 applause.
i hear the applause in your words. thank you, Elisa 💛
I know the sound of that chorus. It’s a symphony of close and distant echoes, of lawnmowers’ voices leaving and re-joining the score and the fragrance of cut grass green and sharp. Beautiful.
yes, your comment is so visceral. thank you, Rostislava 🙏🏽
sounds religious and absolutely gorgeous Micah. I'm Ral and it’s beautiful meeting you and your amazing poetry.
hi Ral, thank you! thanks for stopping by 🙂
You obviously love creating, and I love that too. Here's a fun, cute little invite 🥰
Every week, Planet Ral opens a door to feature 10-20 writers on a guest post. This Saturday, for our Editorial Issue VIII, the theme is:✨ LIFEBLOOD – What Keeps You Creating?
In 200 words, no more, no less — tell us: what keeps you creating? Not fiction. Not poetry. Just you. Your pulse, your memory, your lifeblood.
Share it with me and with our orbit. Together, we’re gathering voices for this week’s Planet Ral Editorial Issue — and your story belongs in it.
Because when we read each other’s reasons for creating, we discover our own. That's community.
A DM would be okay for other details.
Hi Ral! I think your initiative is wonderful, and I sincerely hope that other writers will join you! 😉 I just think it would be more appropriate to contact Micah directly in private to ask him if he's interested. I've noticed that you've been posting this kind of proposal all over Substack, and it comes across as a bit spammy. I think your idea is good, but not the method. Just a little advice to help your message be better received. Have a sweet day!