Janice Canerdy Poet Other

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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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The Much-Admired Cardinal

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 August 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM Congrats on your cardinal set. Especially liked the ku Janice Canerdy August 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice

I Am Anaya August 4, 2025 at 1:06 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 August 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM Thanks so much, Anaya! Jaanice

Jim Healey August 4, 2025 at 8:52 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 August 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM Thanks so much, Jim. The male cardinal is especially beautiful. Janice

Sara Kendrick August 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM Congratulations on your winning work in the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara K Janice Canerdy August 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM Sara, thank you so much. Janice

Paghunda Zahid August 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM Congratulations on your placement dear Janice Canerdy August 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM Thanks so much, Paghunda. Janice

Paula Goldsmith August 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again. Have a blessed day with your win............. Janice Canerdy August 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM Thanks, Paula! :-) Janice

Oliver Mckeithan August 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM Congrats on your placement in my contest Janice. Cardinals are beautiful birds Janice Canerdy August 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM Oliver, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my win! Janice

Paula Goldsmith July 31, 2025 at 12:00 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 August 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM Thanks a million, Paula! Janice

David Crandall July 30, 2025 at 9:08 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 July 31, 2025 at 6:49 AM David, thanks so much for your response. When I see a cardinal (in north Mississippi), I am mesmerized! Janice