A friend was thinking about
lichen
and commented on her blog
about
its symbiotic connections over vast
spaces.
Today, I saw a tree branch
where the lichen's relationship
was an epiphyte.
was an epiphyte.
I sometimes feel like that…
separate, but hoping to grow upon/with
my environment, but, like this lichen,
not as a parasite.
not as a parasite.
thank you for introducing me to the epiphyte - I commend your comment and would agree
ReplyDeleteWell you know what they say about lichen being a combination of algae and moss "living to together and lichen it." :)
ReplyDeleteSo - I had to look up "epiphyte." I also enlarged the photo. I think from what I know of you, Duff, you function as an epiphyte. (A word I can't wait to use again!)
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