Emerald Gifts

In our wild garden, patches of emerald green

signal the hesitant approach of Spring. 

They are undaunted by new layers of snow,

but accept the cool moisture as a gift,

just as we delight

in those patches of emerald as our gifts. 

Closely examined, the gifts are different in their details. 

I am reminded to savor all gifts

with more appreciation for all that they convey.