Decapitated
Life cycle interrupted
Obstructing the path

I shouldn’t be surprised. After all, it was just a matter of time that a neighbor would complain to Management about a plant obstructing our sidewalk. It’s not the first time. On separate occasions, I’ve had two neighbors complain about a rosebush and potted palm getting in their way. Since then, I’m usually diligent in trimming excessive growth. This time, I couldn’t bring myself to cut back the glorious bloom of the Aeonium Mint invading our space.

With motherhood comes great responsibility
to raise a child in the world
without guarantees for their safety and growth

Decapitated for being different
for obstructing the path of others
by the bullies, the haters, the abductors
the destroyers of lives
In a natural world abounding with diversity

The children of humankind
nurse at the breasts of Mother Earth
She gives freely to all
for we are all worthy of her grace
Such is the miracle of being

May your Mother’s Day be blessed.