My Sunday cardinal

As if on cue
Sir Redfeather arrives
                  to perch on leafless limb
                              and sing of spring.
Two Sundays now
             I gaze out to garden's frozen foliage
                            and dead debris.
"Cheer, cheer, look here!"
Sweet song swells from breast of patient love
                as soft-hued mate flies in,
                          settles close in melodious duet.


Kathleen A Houchens copyright 2012

Sunny Sunday!

(copyright 2012 Kathie Houchens)

Chirping bush and singing trees,
soon will come the buzz of bees.
Morning frost gives way to sun.
Nature smiles.  A walk is fun.
Bulbs are bold to wave their green;
blossoms' promise can be seen.
My senses all alert, aware, 
awake to new life everywhere.

Bright February Surprise!

(copyright 2012 Kathleen A Houchens 2-5-12)

Ruby cardinal,
      gem set amid
               glittering diamond ice-drop-studded cherry tree branches,
awaits admirers of jeweler-God's artistry,
      chirps a pre-spring "Cheer, cheer, cheer,"
             begins a ballet with bouncy chicadees,
                     then flashing brilliant red wings flies off.