FINDING GREEN IN THE VALLEYS

Sometimes, amidst/within/throughout the rocky/harsh/austere terrain/landscape/regions, a flash of green/life/color catches the eye. It's a welcome/unexpected/surprising sight, a tiny/subtle/small patch/sprinkle/hint of green that hints/suggests/signifies the tenacity/resilience/strength of nature/life/growth. These oases/islands/spots of green are