House Plant

House Plant

by Kelp

One

Its needs are not
being met
leaves are dropping

Two

Constrained by the pot
but re-potting
is so risky

Three

Nothing matters
when the roots
are dead

Four

Technology
won’t help
only sunlight only
water
in the proper
doses
in the proper
times

Five

The subtle movement
of stems and leaves
the joyous quiver of life