We have two orchids which had become very much neglected.
The one, though apparently healthy but barren and austere,
Denied sufficient water and nutrients, overtopped its pot
And struck roots deep into the emptiness below the glass cabinet,
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How easy to neglect house plants. I feel an urge now to re pot my beloved house orchids. I definitely could see the analogy between the orchids and people in your poem Keith. I guess many of us would quickly shrivel up, become sick and die without nurturing and/or love in our lives.....10