I'm Green To Grow (poem) by Michael D. Schafer on AuthorsDen

I'm Green To Grow
by Michael D. Schafer → (All Poetry by Michael D. Schafer)
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Rated "G" by the Author.

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A spring time poem.
I’M GREEN TO GROW I’m full of chlorophyll, Which gives me lots of green. Using photosynthesis, I’m an oxygen producing machine. I grow in yards. I grow in parks. I grow in meadows, For meadowlarks. To regulate my size, I get mowed and cut. If you give me a depression, It leaves me in a rut. When people dig me, I’m referred to as sod. But if they turn me over, I get called a clod. I have many blades, But they’re not very sharp. My roots are bound together, And hard to pull apart. I can be luxurious and thick, Like a carpet lush and plush. I’ll protect my turf, I won’t grow in underbrush. I’m not a shady character, I like to have some sun. You can jump and play on me, I’m there for the fun. Even when I’m put out to pasture, I still have style and class. I come from the family Poaceae, But you can call me grass. Michael D. Schafer © March 23, 2018

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on April 4, 2018

Yes, and it's GREENer with envy on the other side. Excellent! John Michael

Reviewed by Susanne Leist

Reviewed on April 3, 2018

You made the grass grow for me. Thanks.

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on March 29, 2018

This is a very entertaining poem, Michael! I mean, you are really really great!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Once again, you blew me away with your semi scientific revelation of all the ins and outs of grass.

Alas, although you gave me much to think about, you didn't reveal what mail they mean when they tell me, "Your ass is grass!" ;-)

Ron

Reviewed by Mystic Rose

Ah, you had me guessing all the way to China and back, Love your witty writes Michael. I love grass especially in the summer when it's in it's glory. Surrounded by flowers, even better. Have a wonderful day, hugs

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on March 28, 2018

Very kool piece MICHAEL a most enjoyable bread
Grass is good.....keeps one happy too
Peace be with you ........ William

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Grass if fun especially when you smoke it...:) -e-

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Grass has never before been so beautifully displayed in the limelight. Well done again, Michael.

PS: Ditto what David said below. You can self-publish for free and use print on demand. I have published several books of poetry through CreateSpace, a subsidiary of Amazon.com. Their site is user-friendly and "its free" with generous royalties.

Reviewed by David Thompson

Michael, I don�t believe I have run across anyone on AuthorsDen who has come close to being as observant about nature as you. I envy your gift. And it is my opinion that not only do you have this natural talent, you are very intelligent as well. I�m encouraging you once again to do something toward getting these poems published. Even if you don�t want to try going with a traditional publisher, there are many print-on-demand publishers that will take your work, turn it into both paperback and hardcover editions, and you can order as many copies as want whenever you need them. That�s the route I took with my book, and I have sold several thousand copies. Give it some thought. I would love to write another book, but I think I said about all I have to say with my first and only. Of course, Harper Lee became rich with �To Kill a Mockingbird.� I�m still waiting.

David