Brave mortals between a rock and hard place,
Held captive by slings and arrows of life,
Leave no stone unturned, try all to embrace
Liking their journey despite throes and strife.
© Ilija Lukić 2024
Liking Life
Rock disk lichen in riparian zone along Lower Haw River Trail
These lichens like sunshine and tend to find the sunniest spots in a forest. They form a crust-like body that clings to the stone substrate and are usually a shade of gray with raised, black fruiting bodies—the green coloration is purely artistic license.
