Mushrooms and Liberation in Poetry | Portland Maine News

Discover the joyful liberation in Myronn Hardy’s poem “Mushrooms,” where dancing in the rain-soaked earth becomes a rebellion against gloom and a vision of a world with “turquoise roads” where no one is oppressed. Hardy, a Guggenheim Fellow and English professor at Bates College, weaves nature and hope into a short, powerful piece that invites us to believe in a better future. This episode also spotlights the Deep Water series, actively seeking diverse voices—Black writers, Indigenous authors, LGBTQ+ poets, and more—with submissions open until year’s end. A collaboration with the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, it’s a vital platform for underrepresented poets. Let this poem remind you: even in small moments, like finding mushrooms, freedom and collective joy are possible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/beed5a99d4bd9bc1