The Gold Beneath

by Joan

If someone calls you a worm,

seek clarification. 

If it’s an earthworm they’re referring to,

consider this:

earthworms till soil, recycle,

add nutrients and oxygen,

and help with drainage.

They themselves are food

for robins and other birds,

snakes, snails, bears, foxes,

and hedgehogs.

They provide endless opportunities

for young boys to tease

their squeamish  friends and prove

their fearless masculinity

as they bait hooks and fish. 

If someone calls you a worm,

you are clearly an asset to the planet.

Nod sagely and thank them.

                                                                                               JDG

This entry was posted in poetry.

8 comments on “The Gold Beneath”

  1. LuAnne Holder's avatar LuAnne Holder says:
    April 17, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    What an interesting take on life. 🙂

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  2. ebbtide's avatar ebbtide says:
    April 12, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    Love it!

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  3. kaye Redford's avatar kaye Redford says:
    April 12, 2017 at 12:59 am

    and I just said yesterday that DT is a worm…..

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  4. claireshaffner@comcast.net's avatar claireshaffner@comcast.net says:
    April 12, 2017 at 12:11 am

    Fabulous. Love this, Joan

    Sent from my iPhone

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