three gifts anticipated

the birth of a child.
the coming of dawn.
the resurrection of life in spring.

three gifts nailed

from grandsons

from husband

from father

and one more pictured at Meet Me in the Meadow.

gifts throughout the day

i had a friend who told me:

"i met a guy this week
who asked me
if i had bad days.
and i said,
i did.
everybody did.
and he replied
that he never had bad days.
maybe bad moments
or bad hours,
but the days were mostly good."

gifts throughout today:
 time with heart friends,
 packages waiting at the door,
 money in the mailbox,
 bringing rest to a young mother,
and the relief
when disappointing news
turns out to be
a blessing in disguise.

three gifts in his word

his heart.
his thoughts.
his voice.

three gifts that surprise

joy in the midst of grief.
peace in the midst of turmoil.
loving compassion for one's enemies.

three gifts white

snowflake.
summer clouds.
bridal rose.

three gifts round

eyes.
apples.
full moon.