At the glow of dawn,
a tiny pond,
in the woodland brush
awakes.
Alive
trees and leaves
surround the pond.
Little blades collect dew.
A tomato frog on the bank
glistening crimson
skin.
Cedar permeates
through earthy air.
The morning grows louder
A cardinal chirps,
alert on a branch.
Lone ladybug crawls
on the bark
Pattern diverse against
the timber
highlights.