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Former Plant Killer
I killed plants labeled indestructible
Black thumb that I had
I was desperate to keep those things alive
I nurtured them to death
Never realizing
That was the problem
When you step back
And let be
That’s when you give life
Loving
Isn’t smothering
Loving
Is
Granting the freedom to blossom
Black thumb that I had
I was desperate to keep those things alive
I nurtured them to death
Never realizing
That was the problem
When you step back
And let be
That’s when you give life
Loving
Isn’t smothering
Loving
Is
Granting the freedom to blossom
Published 16th Oct 2024
Author's Note
Copyright @ Her 2024. All rights reserved.
If you can’t keep a plant alive, you have no business trying to keep a relationship alive.
That’s why I don’t do relationships right now. I know better.
But it doesn’t mean I won’t later.
If you can’t keep a plant alive, you have no business trying to keep a relationship alive.
That’s why I don’t do relationships right now. I know better.
But it doesn’t mean I won’t later.
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16th Oct 2024 2:41pm
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16th Oct 2024 3:22pm
I do better with animals and humans.
My last plant purchase many years ago was some hanging beautiful expensive flowering item that I killed within days.
Wildflowers suit me just fine in parks and Vistas...
Lotta wisdom here
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My last plant purchase many years ago was some hanging beautiful expensive flowering item that I killed within days.
Wildflowers suit me just fine in parks and Vistas...
Lotta wisdom here
BIG LIKE
16th Oct 2024 4:13pm
Same here….
But I haven’t had a pet in years. I’m a huge cat fan. Miss my Baby. 30 pound tabby. Loved to sleep on my hip.
Love me some wildflowers too. Way over there where they belong.
Thanks, PS
But I haven’t had a pet in years. I’m a huge cat fan. Miss my Baby. 30 pound tabby. Loved to sleep on my hip.
Love me some wildflowers too. Way over there where they belong.
Thanks, PS
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16th Oct 2024 4:12pm
I have a plant...Gus Gus...that I've managed to keep alive for almost a decade. Mostly because I leave him alone. The urge to nurture is staggering but getting out of our own way is the most healing.
16th Oct 2024 4:14pm
Hey beautiful lady…
Gus Gus, I love that. A decade?! That says something. It really does.
Gus Gus, I love that. A decade?! That says something. It really does.
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16th Oct 2024 4:22pm
'' Loving
Isn’t smothering
Loving
Is
Granting the freedom to blossom ''
Great analogy. Luvin this thru and thru
Much respect
Naaj
Isn’t smothering
Loving
Is
Granting the freedom to blossom ''
Great analogy. Luvin this thru and thru
Much respect
Naaj
17th Oct 2024 2:09pm
16th Oct 2024 4:30pm
Everything has it time ⌚ and spiritual place that comes as a blessing 🙏💞🪬 SHAMAN 🪬
17th Oct 2024 2:10pm
17th Oct 2024 3:13pm
Respect dear friend and POETESS I've lost a few plants myself 🙂 but I keep trying 😔
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17th Oct 2024 00:30am
I only keep plants that do well with neglect. Cactus-type things. I'm more nurturing with things that are mobile and have voices, so they can remind me they exist! 😆
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17th Oct 2024 2:02pm
I wasn't able to keep a plant alive, I most certainly don't have a green thumb.
Monsteras however seem to thrive here: I have (looks around) three, alive & kicking.
...your piece reminds me of the movie "28 Days" with Sandra Bullock, hilarious movie...
Monsteras however seem to thrive here: I have (looks around) three, alive & kicking.
...your piece reminds me of the movie "28 Days" with Sandra Bullock, hilarious movie...
17th Oct 2024 2:13pm
I don't know if I've seen that, I'll have to look it up. You know me and my memory, lol.
17th Oct 2024 2:23pm
It really is a good movie, both funny and deeply moving. It's about people who spend 28 days in rehab together.
https://youtu.be/xi0kcxIEOUk > the plant part :-)
https://youtu.be/xi0kcxIEOUk > the plant part :-)
