my plants

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uncommon green pachypodium
 my first friend –
  i didn't take perfect care of you,
   but we made it.
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common white seed-bearing palm
  how nice of you to join!
    it went so fast,
      you said so little
        i wouldn't have it any other way

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common red columbine
  small
    but kind
      is what i need
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common black sunflower
  a new world awaits
    one strange
      we hadn't seen before
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common indigo hemp
  i'm ready for you