Today I cut out the rotten roots of my orchid plant,
And thought of the life you gave me.
My hand brushed its green, healthy leaves,
A symbol of new possibilities.
Where in the soil can you find love like this?
Love that’s new. Love that we seek. Love that speaks to us.
I wish you could have it,
like the way I have it
When you gave my life new possibilities.
Today I cut out the rotten roots of my orchid plant,
and wondered if you regret your last love?
My eyes wandered down to the dried up petals,
that I held in the crevices of my hand.
Where in the soil can you find love like this?
The kind that makes your flowers bloom?
Do you search for it or run from it?
The love I wished for you?
Today I cut out the rotten roots of my orchid plant
and tried to see the beauty.
The dark crevices along the sagging root,
Is that really something pretty?
I want to speak to the tears you’ve cried,
And meet your inner soul.
Tell me you have hope for love
Like the kind you wished for me.
I want you to have love like mine:
Love that’s new and love that’s old
Love that surrounds me and brings me joy
Like you always wanted to.
Where in the soil can I find you love like this?
Because I know you need more than mine.
Could I find you an orchid plant?
Cut out its rotten roots?
Or gently hold your hand?
Today I cut out the rotten roots of my orchid plant
And prayed that love would find you.
