sleepyhead
Nepenthes
otherwise known as monkey-cups
an order of carnivorous plants mostly found in Indonesia
They’re a type of pitcher trap
slippery waxy sides
and enzymes to break down anything that wanders in
But the name nepenthes is greek
it was a mythical drink that healed sorrow and forgetfulness
a drink of grecian mythology
because finding these plants elated some 18th century botanist so much he had to geek out even further
and name it something obscure and greek
Writing a research paper on carnivorous plants
I know way more about them than I ever intended to.
thanks botany.
My head hurts and I miss him
we really ended it this time
green eyes and a goofy smile
shoulder muscles and a ridiculously loud snore
his black shirt with a spaceman is sitting on my desk and it’s staring at me
even though it’s folded and hidden, it’s presence is seared into my mind
letting go is hard
but it will lead to better things.
phoebe