I present to you a collection of images that hold a profound significance in my heart. These photographs may seem peculiar to some, but to me, they embody a tale of love and devotion towards my mother’s dearest companion – the Bat Wing plant.
In the early 1980s, fate led my mother to a quaint local plant nursery run by a wise elderly woman. This remarkable lady had managed to salvage a few precious seeds from her mother plant, and with great care, she nurtured only two of them to life. One of those precious survivors found its way into my mother’s tender care, and it became an emblem of cherished love.
Over the years, the bond between my mother and this enigmatic plant grew stronger. The old woman and I formed a special connection as well, and she was always curious about my mother’s beloved Bat Wing. I shared with her the tale of how Mom lovingly tended to it, caressing it with the utmost care, even collecting seeds to grow new plants.
But destiny had its own design. The old woman spoke with a knowing smile, revealing that the Bat Wing plant had chosen its true home – my mother’s caring hands. And indeed, the plant flourished under her devoted attention, becoming a captivating spectacle that enchanted all who laid eyes on it. It was a living testament to her pride and joy.
Yet, as time passed, the plant’s once vibrant presence began to wane, much like my mother’s life. Our shared passion for plants formed an unbreakable bond between us, and when Mom could no longer tend to her beloved green companion, she entrusted it to my loving care. With heartfelt dedication, I embraced this new responsibility, watching over it as if it were my own kin.
In January 2015, my world trembled as I said farewell to the guiding light of my life – my beloved mother. In the midst of my grief, a tender miracle unfolded before me. Despite the sorrow that shrouded my days, the Bat Wing plant continued to bloom and thrive, as if it sought to comfort my heart and remind me of her enduring love.
Every time I gazed upon its graceful form, my soul overflowed with memories of my dear mother. The plant stood as a living testament to her indomitable spirit, and with every bloom, it felt as though her essence was still present, guiding and consoling me from afar.
That year, I decided to immortalize this ethereal connection through photography. Capturing each delicate moment, I preserved the plant’s beauty, knowing that these images would forever hold a cherished place in my heart.
As the year drew to a close, and the world prepared to embrace the joys of Christmas, the Bat Wing plant, having given its all, bid farewell to this earthly realm. Yet, it left behind an enduring legacy – memories that will forever echo in my soul, and photographs that encapsulate the essence of my mother’s most cherished plant.
In this heartfelt collection, each image resonates with love, nostalgia, and a profound sense of loss. They are all I have left of my mother’s most treasured botanical companion, a testament to the profound bond we shared and a poignant reminder that love, like nature’s beauty, endures beyond the passing of seasons.
There are 9 images in this collection. One per page, named and numbered, just follow the “next” links and view.