Life in a Garden

Like unwrapping a gift
for a special occasion
layers of stems and colorful

petals emerge to highlight

the singular celebration
in gardens at springtime

I revel in all their color
with a variety of flowers

from bud to bloom.
Each one vying for attention;
roses, daisies and sunflowers

but the unfolding

of the star gazer lily
captures my eyes

and its aroma
takes my breath 
away.