Some people live
With family or roommates
And/or their beloved pets
Some live alone
With or without pets
I live with house plants
The seven that accompanied
My move to Cleveland
Now number nineteen
A few died of old age
Some multiplied themselves
Forming new generations
Plants are good company
Let me know of their needs
For water and sunlight
Then respond to my nurture
I love their quietness
Their elegant beauty
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Oh don’t let your plants know how many I have killed over the years. I loved this.
Thanks. I’ve lost a few along the way, too.
I used to have so many plants… then we had the famous ’98 ice storm where every single one froze to death. Then I didn’t really get around to getting more and this house just isn’t plant-friendly. Hopefully my next one will be… I have two potted plants in my room!
Best wishes to your two plants now and in your future house. My mother loved growing things and I inherited that from her.
They are not loving me as much as I have been remiss with them. They get watered when I realise they are drooping… 😉
When my life was a lot busier than it is now I grew hardy plants that could take a bit of neglect. I still have a few that chug along without much attention.
Same with me. They need to be hardy as I am not the best green thumb out there. Mine live in spite of me 😉
I think I can honestly say this is the first poem about plants to have me feeling this way 🤣
Usually is romance and love, and then I realize this is exactly it:
“A few died of old age
Some multiplied themselves
Forming new generations…”
The wonderful pieces of life are captured with your words 🙂
Beautiful, and wish you all a great day.
Your response felt like a note from your soul. Thanks. Have a wonderful day yourself.
This is wonderful! I feel that way about my plants outside! They are quiet and majestic!
I made the connection that you love plants like I do from your recent post. ❤
yes!!! I feel they are in my care and worry about their well being!
It’s always good to be surrounded by plants.
They do make good company.
It’s great to have companions 🙂
Cheers!
Thanks, Eric. 🙂
I love this. Plants add that special something to our lives like nothing else can. Their therapeutic value and the calm they bring – it’s truly unique.
Plus, as a friend of mine said, “Plants don’t talk back – people do!” (Haha)
Have a blessed week!
Thanks for your reply, Holly.