A Cardinal Pair

Met a friend in Central Park; As we were sitting there, Behind me, near the bushes, Were two cardinals – a pair. We saw the female first but didn’t Recognize the type Until the male swooped over, Just as bright as all the hype. On Google I discovered That when cardinals appear They stand for positivity, Which we all need this year. A cardinal can also Be a symbol of romance Or a messenger from one who’s died, To comfort one, perchance. But even if those symbols Don’t apply, I wouldn’t care. I was happy that they chose That little garden patch to share.