Published in Overland Issue 207 Winter 2012 · Uncategorized Corydalis Mark O'Flynn He tells me the summer grass is worth more than gold. The seed in the worm’s mouth sprouting on Tibetan hillsides traditionally good for general health. Perhaps I saw the documentary? No, but his faltering description, the little pencil sketch of the worm as I try to understand why he wants me to know this – it’s not about the lucrative worm, or the state of my general health, but as if he can smell it, so far from these walls, the summer grass, worth more than gold. Mark O'Flynn Mark O’Flynn has published three novels, most recently The Forgotten World (2013), as well as four collections of poetry. His most recent book is White Light (2013), a collection of short stories. More by Mark O'Flynn › Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays 8 May 202611 May 2026 · Nakata Brophy Prize The 2026 Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers (Poetry) Editorial Team Please follow this link to enter the prize. Sponsored by Trinity College at the University of Melbourne and supporters, the Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers, established in 2014 […] 7 May 20267 May 2026 · Gaming Weaponised play: are loot boxes pokies for kids? Tom Gurn In the last decade, chance mechanics have been increasingly exploited by the video game industry to attract players, including very young ones. And while the federal government is clearly aware of the risks, it really isn’t clear what the right step forward is.
