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Cardinal


(C)alling out for his mate
(A)lone in the misty morning
(R)ed wings flap with desire
(D)reaming of love at sunrise
(I)gniting a flame in his heart
(N)ow the blissful day begins
(A)ll the clouds above, drift by
(L)ove falls like rain;  she arrives

Heidi Sands

7/10/25

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Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/9/2025 6:22:00 AM

This is really charming! I love how you used the acrostic to tell a little love story through the cardinal’s perspective. The imagery is bright and hopeful, especially with the red wings and the arrival of love. It feels gentle and uplifting.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/9/2025 6:47:00 AM

Thank you for your kind feedback. I appreciate it :)

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 7/27/2025 4:43:00 PM

Adorable, and a fave! I so love cardinals!

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/27/2025 4:47:00 PM

Thank you very much BJ . ..and I appreciate the Fave :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/25/2025 7:34:00 AM

Cute!

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/25/2025 8:00:00 AM

Thanks Kim :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/23/2025 1:30:00 PM

I love cardinals and I love this Acrostic write. I can see them in your words. None here but I had them at my last home. I do miss them. Hugs and blessings... Have a blessed day with your cardinals as you write away.........

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/23/2025 2:52:00 PM

Thank you Paula. It is nice to see your comment. I am happy you love this. :)

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/23/2025 12:21:00 AM

Aren't male cardinals beautiful? Your lines are, they gave me a front porch view to 1 of God's wonders in action. Recently, I was merely, maybe 20 feet, from a male woodpecker and I'd never seen one up close; a tiny package of magnificent beauty and determination. He ignored me while intently pecking a palm tree in my yard. Aren't we blessed to love and enjoy such sights? I've paid for entertainment that didn't bring me nearly as much joy which your poem also gave me. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/23/2025 5:27:00 AM

Thank you so much CayCay. Yes it is beautiful entertainment. It must have been fun seeing the woodpecker. I like to see them here too. There was one that would always speak when he arrived. I hope all is well and you have a nice day :)