I buy houseplants with hopes for
bright petals, perfume smells and so much more
Yet once reaching the threshold between the inside and out
my husband and I begin to doubt
Will it last the night? will it last the day?
it simply doesnt matter how much attention I pay
to the instructions, the water, the sunlight or care
it really doesnt matter where I dare
to place my new purchase within my home
I know too soon I'll be home to a groan
I dont know exactly what i do wrong
it doesnt seem to matter as they never last long
My latest plant lasted less than a day
I really dont know what I should say
If I plant outside they at least have a chance
as Mother Nature does her own little dance
but I think my windows must keep her out
as inside there really is no doubt
that I'm running a service which can kill any plant
my black fingers are getting me down, maybe I can get a green finger transplant?
My hyacinths are just the same.
ReplyDeleteThere is no need for blame
Its the weight of the flowers that pull them down.
And the power of gravity that is making you frown.
Insert a stick into the soil and tie it up with string
Before you know, it will look like spring.
Ahhh thanks for the tip. My hyacinths are now tied up with green yarn and tent pegs, not quite the pretty plant I had envisaged but at least they arent trailing on my coffee table any more.
ReplyDeleteHaha I love your words! But really hyacinths look
ReplyDeletelovely and they grew perfectly- just in need of something to lean on, I know that feeling! X