You shade me with love and allow just enough light with your fenestrations. An earthly treasure I’ve found, beauty in every leaf you hold. Watching you grow from a baby to a teen plant now, I have learned some of life’s most important lessons; removing things that no longer serve me, hydrating for rejuvenation, and moving into a different space since I’ve outgrown the old. I can’t wait until you tower over me so I can shade myself under your large leaves some more. As life becomes more complex, you stay consistent. I may grow old and wrinkled, but you will continue to thrive in your greenery. Thank you for teaching and loving me. Even when I’ve reached my lowest points, your resilience to my neglect is unmatched. Your forgiveness for me shows in your growth. I love you, my monstera deliciosa.