Ode To A Cardinal

To the cardinal that lives in my backyard.

So handsome,

Admirably dressed from head to toe

In your crimson red jewels.

Prancing around in the trees,

As you and your love builds a strong home

To soon host little ones and watch them grow

Into the mirror image of their glorious father..

or the mystic beauty of golden brown

While being drowned in a mother's love.

Spring has sprung,

And you're both busy as ever

In the circle of life.

 

Reviews

[Y.F.]

I don't think I've ever seen one in person, but your description does more than justice to the picture.

"Prancing around in the trees,
As you and your love builds a strong home
To soon host little ones and watch them grow
Into the mirror image of their glorious father.." - There's something very warm and inviting about it.

It's nice to see you're experimenting with happier subjects. :)

[Brenda Sue]

Truly a beautiful piece. I love it and the simple message of life it brings. Beautifully penned. Great job.

[TamiViolet]

How lovely, Rayne. You really work the theme well here, and the images are
quite vivid indeed. Concluding line is excellent.
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[Michael X]

Rayne, this blissfully inspired poem defines springtime happiness in lovely pastel shades of charm,
the entire image is portrait glimpsed, and creates a passionate, lighthearted feeling, capturing the
design of nature, in all its radiance, one can hear the birds singing in your artfully scripted words,
the encircling form, inspired visionry, its easy to get lost in the wondrous, gentle imagery,
beautifully rendered, a precise reflection honoring the cardinal, its family and in all its red glory.

[None]

I have a special spot for Cardinals, they are so very beautiful. I love the way they chirp also. They remind me of "up north." Your poem is really sweet and you capture the Cardinals and springtime quite nicely! A very enjoyable poem. This is very tender.

[THERISA]

Have never heard the song of a Cardinal before. Although have seen them numberous occassion around my place. Unlike the flashy Blue Jay, who's squawk is enough to wake up the dearly departed. Your imagery captures the true beauty of the Cardinal in his spendid red coat of feathers. Hoping that you are coming out of your dark depression. Thank you for sharing this poem with us.

Therisa

[Lee W. Deason]

Beautiful, nothing more nothing less. Form fitting for the Cardinal.


Admirably dressed from head to toe

In your crimson red jewels.

......

Accurate. Thanks for appreciating.

[Phil Sanders]

Charming .. and such a beautiful bird ...

[Jenny Davis]

I love cardinals and have always felt they bring good luck. This is so lovely...and it looks like good things may come you way ;)

[Carole]

Reni, (Is that how you spell your name??) This is absolutely beautifully written! You have given me spring fever!

So handsome,

Admirably dressed from head to toe

In your crimson red jewels.

What wonderful imagery you have put into this poem! Very well done, hon!