Here near the geranium
little nutmeg pixies play,
hidden in the undergrowth,
when, I sensed their joy today.
You see,
you never will see a fairy,
unless they let you,
look through the greenery
to glimpse a garden party.
These little plants seem to be overlooked,
unless, the small-leafed foliage
is brushed in passing,
or the nutmeg elves are laughing,
and hypnotic scent arises
which disguises, 'little folk-a-playing'
and you 'know', as you are knowing.
Move slowly through
overgrown green places
and between the twigs, are swings,
between the leaves, they hide,
but if they know,
you too do greet each day as new,
they may just lie upon a leaf
and softly wave to you.
Pelargonium odoratissimum has nutmeg fragrant leaves