Regina Elliott Poet Personification

Wild Birds Poetry Contest

We Cardinals are messengers from Heaven's throne,
I have royal scarlet plumage,
my wife is mostly brown with a touch of red on
her head and wings.
When we appear, your departed loved ones
are nearby.
She and I fly together and nestle on
holly boughs in wintry weather.

In springtime we nest in apple blossom branches,
our fledglings are God's gift to earth.
We trill sacred songs as His angels sing along,
high up in the summer foliage treetops swaying.
You cherish watching us as we charm your days,
be rest assured, someday when you pass,
your grieving relatives and friends-
will be comforted by us. ~

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Panagiota Romios February 20, 2024 at 4:47 PM Congrats on being in the contest. You know i am clueless and follow no contest..being a player counts more than winning or being top gun. Pangie xx Regina Elliott February 20, 2024 at 5:27 PM Hi Pangie, this contest was from last November. Just thought I'd send you a bird nature poem. We have a window bird feeder, love to watch the birds. Blessings and hugs xoxx

Linda Alice Fowler November 25, 2023 at 3:43 PM Back with congratulations Regina! :) Regina Elliott November 26, 2023 at 4:56 AM Thank you, Linda, so very kind of you. Have a blessed Sunday. ~

Shadow Hamilton November 23, 2023 at 4:58 PM congrts on placing Regina with your charming cardinal poem hugs Shadow Regina Elliott November 26, 2023 at 4:57 AM Thank you so much, Shadow. Have a blessed Sunday. ~

Howard Kerr November 9, 2023 at 10:09 AM Regina, This is an illuminating, image rich poem that soars emotional peaks. Awesome writing Warm wishes Howard Regina Elliott November 26, 2023 at 4:59 AM Thank you so much, Howard, so very thoughtful of you. Have a lovely Sunday. ~

Linda Alice Fowler November 7, 2023 at 4:22 PM So sweet a write Regina. They like to come to my front porch and sit on the railing to look, cock their heads, and thanks us for the food we provide in the feeders. As you say, they are comforting creatures. :) Regina Elliott November 26, 2023 at 5:01 AM My deepest thanks, Linda. Many blessings to you. ~

Bill Baker November 7, 2023 at 1:43 PM A lovely Personification poem for the contest, Regina. Your imagery described the cardinal well. Good luck in the contest! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Regina Elliott November 7, 2023 at 3:55 PM Thank you, Bill. Shortly after my late husband Mike passed away, my daughter was weeping on the patio right before a spring rainstorm. Suddenly, several pairs of male and female cardinals alighted on the wooden fence and remained there for at least a half hour. God's comforting is such a blessing. All the best to you & Sara ~