but I think that it’s because I like elephants a little less right now.

It was fine last night,
and in its second season, as far as I could tell.
Next time, I shall cut a longer section
or maybe not cut one at all.
Just planting, and then watching it grow.
Also, I shall keep a few free to the open air,
to observe the number of cycles before senescence.
I feel a little sad about this; I loved my miraculous wonder-plant.
so beautiful and so unlike anything I have ever grown.
Next time, I shall keep a half dozen.