Happy New Year

This scented geranium just about flowering is in full health, a January treat is to pass by it and rub a leaf, the scent transferring to fingers and air for an intense lift of spirit that lingers, but it must be left on the plant, not plucked for a photo, or it loses the magic. 

On a background of "Bog Autumn" by Mainie Jellett (1897-1944)