Eulogy to my plant.

Dearest 'Mang' the monstera plant.

You were glorious. Huge, lush and green. I carried you home in the foot-well of my mother's car. You represented a new start. I would not fail this time. I was ready to try again.

As time flew by, you were forgotten about. I watered you when you needed it and often stared at you when bored.

I despaired when the first brown spot appeared. I googled the symptoms and self diagnosed you like I so often do to myself.

I fed you and hoped for a miracle.

Nothing.

More brown and yellow spots appeared on your leaves. Someone suggested I move you away from the radiator. Still no improvement.

One by one your leaves shrivelled. I cut your stems at the root in hope of revival.

My plant that I loved so much. To watch you die hurt me more than I thought it would.

I just wasn't ready for a big plant. My hopes were too high.

Maybe, only one of us could thrive within these magnolia walls. I can't say I'm not glad it was me who grew, but it would have been nice to have some company.

Kaitlyn.

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