As mentioned previously, plants move extremely slowly, and this characteristic of theirs causes certain problems when it comes to the ability for humans to relate to them. There is also a highly ephemeral aspect of plants, which is perhaps most visible in their flowering. I saw this rose several days ago, noticing it for the first time in full flower even though I pass this particular rose bush several times a day. By the next day it was visibly less pristine and vigorous, and now it is a mere collection of wilted petals hanging from a desiccated bud. I have to meditate on this for a few days more, so I will end for now, and will say more about this quality of plants in my next post.
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