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Laurel's avatar

Yes! The lettuce always succumbs. You blamed it on the fungi.... I always blame it on heavy rain leading to depleted soil. The lettuce isn't getting what it needs to grow in that environment. But yes definitely also the decay from decomposition. Such a fight! And yes I'm feeling all these things in a much deeper way than just talking about plants.

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Maaike VanderMeer's avatar

But the matungulu perseveres! ;) You're probably on to something with the rain. I'd love to read more forest studies based in the tropics.

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Alex Dawson's avatar

Such beautiful words!

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Maaike VanderMeer's avatar

💚💚

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Sue Ann Gleason's avatar

Your writing ALWAYS transports me to places (and thoughts) I never expected to encounter. So much to love about this piece and your art. ❤️

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Maaike VanderMeer's avatar

And your comments always make my heart a little bigger! ♥️ Thank you for reading Sue Ann. I hope there are some dear, old trees near you ♥️

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Kendra Fiddler's avatar

“Since the forest, I’ve never truly believed a story that promises only one ending” 😍😍😍

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Maaike VanderMeer's avatar

😊 truth

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Elena Brower's avatar

beautiful. thank you for taking us there so directly and tangibly.

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Maaike VanderMeer's avatar

Thank you for reading, Elena! <3

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