I Am Grass
I am Grass
By Marilyn Kortemeier
I am Grass
I am the life that spans the globe.
From the steppes of Russia
To the veld of Africa
From the pampas of South America
To the prairies of North America
I am Grass
I am a seed in one place
A sprouting plant in another
A growing blade in another
The blooming and seed making grass in another
The withering dried grass in another
Burning into ash and smoke in another
I am Grass
I am the life from which so many others spring
I am the food for antelope
And for deer and for buffalo
And for many others
And through them for those that eat them.
I am the source of food that supports the others
I am happy to cover the earth
I am happy to have the sun rise and set
On me at the same time.
I am happy to be hot and cold at the same time
To have winter and summer together.
I am happy to be the food of all
I am Grass
