Wonder

Wonder! I came home to see a cardinal perched lightly on my porch railing, a breathing ruby, resplendent as a king: soon his queen came and as I watched in deepest pleasure, they flew off as one. Cardinals mate for life and it is said... during courtship the male gathers food and brings it to his lady, feeding her beak to beak. Then I wondered at what pleasure the Lord of a vast Universe must take in this winged love gifted with freedom of the air... a gift I might envy till I remember the gift He bestowed on us-- the immortal soul....

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/22/2021 5:55:00 AM

We are blessed to enjoy the beauty of nature and to have never ending life, indeed. I loved your superb ending to this winning poem my friend. Congratulations on your first placement! Blessings, Connie xxoo

L. J. Carber
Date: 5/23/2021 3:10:00 PM

Thanks so much, Connie!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/9/2018 9:23:00 AM

I had no idea cardinals mate for life. This is a winner, no matter if there was a contest.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/13/2018 3:50:00 PM

this is very lovely, L J!! I think there is a part 2, right?

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/4/2018 9:51:00 PM

Lovely, L.J., congrats on your win. Well done.

L. J. Carber
Date: 5/5/2018 7:55:00 AM

Thank you, Line-- as always it is much appreciated.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/3/2018 11:13:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis

L. J. Carber
Date: 5/4/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/3/2018 10:22:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Beautiful imagery!

L. J. Carber
Date: 5/4/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Susan, I'm glad you liked it!

Lu Loo

Date: 5/3/2018 2:49:00 PM

great usage of metaphors which is what I adore, great poem...Thank you for entering and congratulations on your placement...be blessed :)-luloo

L. J. Carber
Date: 5/4/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you, Laura, I feel quite honored!

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/30/2018 4:04:00 PM

An amazing picture you paint with wonderful words..

L. J. Carber
Date: 5/1/2018 2:02:00 PM

Thank you Harry-- lately I've been wondering what it would be like to see virtually everything that happens in the universe....

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/30/2018 3:33:00 PM

L.J, this is a striking piece filled with delightful images... hope to read the sequel... huggs

L. J. Carber
Date: 5/1/2018 2:01:00 PM

Thanks, Nette, hopefully a part 2 will come to me sometime--these things (my poems) seem to have a mind of their own, coming unbidden and unexpected.