letters and lattes

Apparently, 
if we don't look after things, 
they can go bad -
maybe even die.

The garden unwatered
Withers
The toy unloved
Rusts
The fruit uneaten
Spoils.

The relationship unattended
Languishes - 
maybe even dies.

How terrible
To watch something 
with such potential
such hope and promise
become dust
due to inattention.

Let us choose
To not take that which we love
For granted
To water the blooms
And watch them blossom
To take the time and care
Attention and Effort
To see the fruit of our labour
Ripen
and not go wasted.

Author’s Note: Originally published on Instagram by Steph Van Rossen, 2023 (Instagram: @lettersxlattes).