shattered shards of ice
cast across area lake
spring thaw underway
vivid red-orange spikes
peppering mountain meadow
paintbrush in full bloom
hand tied fishing fly
ready to cast in the stream
to land a big one
ma and pa Cardinal
an inseparable pair
till death they do part
almost Monet-like
color shimmers on water
dazzling the senses
home construction starts
with a solid foundation
pointy rebar sprouts
fire up your senses
nature’s wonders awaiting
to fully relish
one impressive rack
and stance conveying stature
say don’t mess with him
botanic puzzle
