A Geranium in Winter

Vibrant red. Delicate petals. Bold scent.

 

These are what have made the Geranium a favorite of mine.

 

To have this blooming in my room in the dead of winter

is a particular joy for the outside world is cold and hard. Gray and brown.

 

It's right that it's blooming right now. The color red in flowers

symbolizes:

Love

and the giving or receiving can be thought of as an

expression of love or desire.

 

 

During Post War times they were often found in homes and on

front porches. Seeing them brought hope to many as they

represented a positive change and a bright outlook.

 

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And not only is the plant beautiful, this native of Africa is very useful as well.

The oil of the plant has been used as a relaxant and to ease respiratory

complications.

 

Powdered leaves have been used to treat burns and wounds. In the past,

the tubers boiled in milk

have helped with digestive disorders, while teas taken have

 relieved people from nausea and dysentery.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I look and I am thankful. I touch the leaves green and soft. I

 smell it's presence when I stand close.

Clean and refreshing. 

It is it's own little celebration and

it touches me with it's

 happiness.