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The Much-Admired Cardinal

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August 3, 2025, placed 1st in Oliver McKeithan's Tanka-Haiku contest

August 9, 2025, entered in Mark Toney's 2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 5

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snow covered park bench 
features spot of brilliant red
cardinal perches


bird watcher’s delight
in eastern United States
nonmigratory
male of species vibrant red
female brown with red accents

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2025 4:25:00 PM

Congrats on your cardinal set. Especially liked the ku

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/4/2025 4:42:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/4/2025 1:06:00 PM

Beautiful tribute to one of the most beautiful birds; the cardinal. It's amazing to see one on a snow fallen tree. " bird watcher’s delight" indeed. Congratulations on your placement, Janice!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/4/2025 4:43:00 PM

Thanks so much, Anaya! Jaanice

Jim Healey

Date: 8/4/2025 8:52:00 AM

Well done, Janice. Very good description. There are no cardinals where I live, but I did see one many years ago while visiting family in West Virginia, and I have always remembered that moment. They are indeed beautiful birds. Take care. Jim

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/4/2025 9:41:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jim. The male cardinal is especially beautiful. Janice

Dr. Vandana Sharma

Date: 8/4/2025 6:34:00 AM

A lovely dedication to a beautiful bird.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/4/2025 6:36:00 AM

Thanks so much, Vandana. Janice

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/4/2025 3:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work in the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara K

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/4/2025 6:37:00 AM

Sara, thank you so much. Janice

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 8/3/2025 10:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement dear

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/3/2025 5:24:00 PM

Thanks so much, Paghunda. Janice

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/3/2025 10:35:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/3/2025 5:23:00 PM

Thanks, Paula! :-) Janice

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 8/3/2025 10:24:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in my contest Janice. Cardinals are beautiful birds

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/3/2025 5:23:00 PM

Oliver, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my win! Janice

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/31/2025 12:00:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your lovely write. I love the pretty red birds. None here but we had them at our last home. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful day writing away.......

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/2/2025 12:53:00 PM

Thanks a million, Paula! Janice

David Crandall

Date: 7/30/2025 9:08:00 PM

Your great poem reminds me of when I was in Pittsburgh (I'm from Los Angeles) and I saw my first (and only) cardinal (a male one) on a bench on my friend's patio just outside her kitchen window. Very impressive (poem and bird).

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/31/2025 6:49:00 AM

David, thanks so much for your response. When I see a cardinal (in north Mississippi), I am mesmerized! Janice