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Falling in Love is like Growing a Plant
Falling in love is like growing a plant
The plant must be nurtured,
No matter its age.
It requires a lot of attention, and priorities shift
when you have plants.
You start to place value in taking care of them,
Making sure they have the perfect amount of sunlight and water
To grow as best as they can.
Plants have a lot of potential, but without the right care
They are rendered useless
And lost.
A plant can sometimes grow taller than anticipated
Take more water than you thought they would need
And you, as the gardener, must adjust to its needs
Working hard to keep it growing.
A plant can also grow out of control, like a vine,
and seep into other areas of your house
It becomes your sole priority to control it
Rather than nurture it instead.
When a plant grows, there is a sense of satisfaction from the gardener.
You think, “I really did that.”
“I can do it.”
And in turn, the plant grows more.
People talk for hours to plants, simply to help it grow
Allowing it to shift into aspect of your life you won't forget
A constant listening source
A friend who you have cared for all their life.
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