The Ice Storm

There was an ice storm, but the beauty of it all was not immediately obvious.  It was overcast and everything was gray.  While I was next door helping out, the sun came out and the sky turned bright blue.  Walking back down the street I passed the Japanese maple, and was surprised to see all the ice visible on the branches.  It is such a beautiful sight to see the ice, lit by the sun,  against the blue sky.