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Cardinal

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Cardinal Messenger

welcoming songbird beckons sun
berry bright singer on snowy landscape
tragedy’s summer sting leaves me undone

warm tears still fall on autumn leaves
till winter shrugs its cold shoulder
ushers isolation as my somber heart grieves

return, wee harbinger of spirit connection
your engaging trill evokes smiles
and his voice fills me with recollection

oh, cardinal, turn your songs to love’s ember
convey my gratitude to a love that passed
let your melody gently whisper, “remember”





*February 13, 2019

*Many believe that a red cardinal sighting is a sign that a spirit seeks to connect.   Cardinals also symbolize renewal of spirit within ourselves.
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Marcum Wong Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 2:38 PM
This is beautiful Carolyn. I love the symbolism of the sighting as well and didn't know about it. Thank you for the I formation as well. xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 3:08 PM
wow, Carolyn, you did amazing with this poem. a big FAVE for me. I see it won a contest too. Congrats for that. Also thanks for my place in your contest.
Gauthier Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 10:21 PM
Lovely, Carolyn. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Canerdy Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 4:28 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Carolyn. Janice
Kitchin Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 3:02 PM
Carolyn, loved your beautiful cardinal poem with a beautiful message, congratulations on your winning placement!
Laurie Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 6:07 PM
Hello Carolyn … nicely written again. Isn't the Cardinal a pretty bird. I have not even seen a photo of one before - thank you Carolyn - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Hi Carolyn, my husband and I could be full time twitchers, but time doesn't allow us. Love this poems Carolyn - what an exquisite looking bird and you do him (hope its a him) such credit. Well penned my friend! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
La France Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 10:08 AM
Carolyn, so beautifully penned, the cardinal is one of my favorite birds !
Raven Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 8:17 AM
Hi Carolyn, I love the content of this excellent write. I am glad the cardinal brought you remembrances. Let your spirit sing Carolyn, let it fly free. This is such a wonderful write. I love the content. I have learned something new about the Cardinal today. The words have touched the heart. have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Gorelick Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 6:01 PM
I wasn't aware of this about cardinals. Enjoyed your write as usual. BG
Pandit Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 12:13 PM
You have received a message, Carolyn. Enjoyed reading your Cardinal inspired poem.
Sands Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 11:13 AM
I love this! Beautifully written Carolyn :)
Devonshire Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 1:38 PM
Thanks for reading, Heidi!
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