EASTER

 After the storm,

peace falls upon the earth

like an emerald scarf.

After the fog lifts,

a sunrise sets

the mountains afire.

After all the obstacles,

creation gives birth

to a season of hope.

After being trounced,

tulips burst forth

from a borrowed tomb.

After the death,

a purple hyacinth unpins

fragrant blossoms.

After the fear,

yellow bell bushes ring

a golden melody.

After the sickness,

songbirds lift joyful tunes,

jet streams form a cross.

              --Brenda Kay Ledford

I wish my blogger friends a blessed Easter!

Monarch Butterflies

 Monarch Butterflies

Deep in the forest of Mexico,

an internal clock wakes

the fairies from a winter's nap.

Monarch butterflies savor

the sunrays ricocheting

through a timbered choir.

Slowly, the magic unfolds,

a thousand wings flutter

like fans on the wind.

Butterflies lunge upward

soaring as an orange cloud

northward through the azure skies.

              --Brenda Kay Ledford

I watched the NBC TV series, "The Americas," narrated by Tom Hanks, and was fascinated by the photographs of the Monarch butterflies awaking from hibernation to make their long journey back to the North.  If you haven't seen this series, it appears on NBC on Sunday evening at 7:00 PM EST. I think you would enjoy this beautiful series on the Americas. Nature is truly amazing!

Happy Poems

 HAPPY POEMS

Sunshine breaks through the clouds,

the robins relish this day,

a cheerful greeting.

Lesley was a Bliss,

she sparkles with happiness,

my beautiful niece.

The thrill of desserts,

enjoy the simple pleasures,

chocolate chip cookies.

The delight of kids,

their cheerful laughter playing,

the tulips bursting forth.

Gladness in my heart,

humor is my medicine,

dry bones live again.

             --Brenda Kay Ledford

Wishing blessings and joy to all of my blogger friends!

AMARYLLIS

 An Arctic Blast socks

the Southeast, wildfires

consume the "City of Angels."

On the coldest day

of winter, an amaryllis

bursts forth in my kitchen.

Divine order of the universe

is turned upside down,

Mother Nature confused.

When the frost sparkles

like gems on needle-like-grass,

a blood-red flower shoots

from a bulb reposing on gravel,

and lifts a cup of grape juice

to toast the golden light.

          --Brenda Kay Ledford

I hope my blogger friends are staying warm and safe.

I am enjoying my amaryllis blooming in my kitchen. On a cold, snowy day, I sip a cup of hot apple cider, gaze at the beautiful flower and count my blessings.

  May we remember our neighbors in California who have lost their homes due to the wildfires.  One man who was a resident of our county, lives in California.  The fire is now five miles from his home.  May we remember Greg and thousands of other people who have lost their homes.  Also, please keep the firefighters, National Guard members, and first responders in our thoughts and prayers.