wood violet. Here is a link to a photo. hope it comes through.
Bonnie
http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/MetcalfP/ar.htm

William.....
What you have appears to be Bird's Foot Violet, Viola pedata.
Also, that is the one shown on the link Bonnie posted.
Can be identified by the white signal near the base of one petal. Frequently, you will find that one of the petals is of a different, darker, color.
Many gardeners eagerly seek them for front of border plants, because they provide early color, while other plants are just emerging.
Rb

thank you both!

william