[ CW ] Tell a love story , including a plant , in 5 sentences .

I was gifted a bonsai tree on my twenty eighth birthday by someone I loved more than anything. As she faded from my life, the tree fell into neglect right along with my social life, and it's branches became wild and unkempt just like my health and hygiene habits. I do n't know why it took all those years, or why I felt the need to clean myself up and leave the house that day, but two weeks ago I met a woman that stirred in me feelings that I imagined had been shut up in a box, buried in the earth, and encased in cement. This incredible woman, who's angelic voice forms only the right words with eyes to back them up with unshakable sincerity, who's heart beats with burning purpose, who's love can transform the darkest soul into a flourishing light, she's coming to my home tonight to have dinner. Now as I stand near the window I can feel the sun draped over my shoulders like a warm blanket, and each snipped branch makes me feel a little lighter, my smile grows a little wider, and I become ever more certain that just when things looked pretty damned hopeless, life is going to turn out alright.
