I have company

I have visitors!  For the next month they will be staying with me. Drinking my water, showering here, warming up in the sunshine that comes through my window and brightening up a corner of my apartment.

At first I wasn't sure where to put them, all three have pretty specific needs and definite predilections.

One is deeply rooted in tradition and although he showers daily, only takes a bath every week or so.

Another is terrified of showers, but likes to soak her feet on a whim, so there must be water available at all times.

The last is rather a show off. He spreads out, draping its arms over all the others, slurping up water until I fear for my carpets, but his radiant color makes me think we'll be okay.

For one month I am the caretaker of three prized plants, each one symbolic of something very special to their mother and I hope I am up to this task.  I only have northern light, but I have them settled on my library ladder, a small little staircase like thing that was evidently waiting years for this to happen.

I find it rather amazing how much they add to my room.  Bits of twigs and leaves, feet rooted in dirt, reaching out for the light . . .

For one month I will share in their silent meditation as they sit here making do with what they are given.