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Fresh snowflakes are gently falling from the sky Blanketing the ground white, no longer brown and dry The snow topped bird feeders are now swaying in the wind And appear to be almost empty with the seeds very thinned I quickly gathered my containers of sunflower seeds and suet blocks While dreaming of hungry songbirds coming to visit soon in flocks I ventured outside to fill my feeders full before they all come and go When a sudden flash of red appeared with feathers tufted in snow The cardinal couple sat watching me while perched in a nearby tree While singing their merry melody that mimicked “cheer me, me, me” Before heading back inside, I looked up and smiled with a friendly wave They stopped singing their melody and then started a loud chirping rave I barely made it inside as I watched the feeders from my window view And saw the bright red feathers appear and the muted brown one too The cardinal couple is now at the feeders feasting on sunflower hearts I cherish their visit today, knowing at any moment they will soon depart To my surprise another bright red male cardinal lands on the feeding pole In his company following is his beautiful female cardinal in tow I watch the winter cardinal couples happily sing, feed and chirp away And I am delighted to have witnessed nature’s wonderful gift today

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Date: 2/17/2025 6:42:00 AM
Tania, you've created a scene that has allowed me to watch the cardinal couples feast at the banquet you provided for them. It's such a lovely vision... their colors against the snow. You are such a caring person... for people as well.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 2/17/2025 7:17:00 AM
Lin, thank you and you're a very caring person as well. -hugs
Date: 2/17/2025 5:58:00 AM
Dear Tania, What a beautiful snapshot of nature you've captured! I love the way you describe the cardinals' visit and the snowfall makes it feel like I'm right there with you, watching. Just the other day, my brother spotted a rare yellow cardinal! How incredible is that? Your poem makes me appreciate these quiet, magical moments even more. Wishing you many more visits from the cardinals! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 2/17/2025 7:17:00 AM
Daniel, thank you.
Date: 2/17/2025 4:44:00 AM
Nice penning Tania with good rhyme and flow too, hope you're safe from snow, here in Scotland it's very cold with snow on the way. Blessings,Gordon
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Date: 2/17/2025 4:46:00 AM
Gordon, thank you. We just had a big snow storm in my neck of the woods and today is cold and bitter.
Date: 2/16/2025 2:19:00 PM
Beautiful poem to a beautiful picture. That must have been a sight. We used to feed birds but twice black bear raided the suet blocks and we have two dogs so I didnt want to lose them so had to give up feeding them and I miss it. Thanks for the view
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Date: 2/16/2025 3:47:00 PM
Oliver, thank you.
Date: 2/16/2025 12:12:00 PM
I watched birds eat at my sister's place in Arkansas. She has so many birds that come out of the woods to get feeders. It really is enchanting as your poem depicts it
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Date: 2/16/2025 12:37:00 PM
Andrea, thank you.
Date: 2/16/2025 9:30:00 AM
Beautiful looking birds Tania, sadly we don't have them over here. They're a joy to see in your garden. Tom
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Date: 2/16/2025 12:38:00 PM
Tom, thank you.
Date: 2/16/2025 8:25:00 AM
What a lovely write you have here. Great/pretty picture. I love the cardinal birds. None here but I had them at my last home. I sure do miss them.... Have a fun day as you write away..................
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Date: 2/16/2025 12:38:00 PM
Paula, thank you.

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