spring delights.

winter's grip loosens and

nature revels at the arrival

of spring and all it delights.

petals stretch out

revealing their scented core.

their colors as vibrant as

an oklahoma sunset.

birds sing a hopeful tune

and butterflies flourish

their Hand-painted wings.

daffodils cheer us with 

their welcomed arrival and 

fans cheer for march madness.

but the most delightful of delights,

the most glorious of transformations,

an empty tomb.

the peoples of the earth and 

nature itself rejoice,

for He is risen.

and death shall be no more.

only life

and hope 

and love.

* this is my first attempt at free verse poetry.