Zest of Limes

I live where lime trees bloom before spring has come, where early unattended fruit drop from the trees... I gather some in a silver metal bowl and place them on a table. These green and yellow limes are round, redolent, with a clean citrus flavor. I squeeze one, release its oils, and rub my hands with wringing motions, cover my nose to breathe the fresh, clean scent -- and marvel, once again, how such simplicity can cheer me.