Below is a poem and a haiku I wrote for an assignment in my writing group. The cardinal is my favorite visitor to our yard, but I love to see them anywhere!
Take Flight The cardinal flies past the window and I know it’s melodious sound. For me, it is a love song, letting me know I am loved. His bright red color is like red lips kissing, touching the heart And every time I see it I adore it more. Through him God says, I see you, I know who you are and you are loved. It reminds me what is important…family, faith, friends. The fly-by is like a messenger delivering many thoughts saying I am free, you can be free, take flight, be the adventurous person you are. But then I sit back, a little anxious that I am being silly... And writing this poem is like forbidden fruit and not worth anything.
Another assignment was a writing exercise and I ended up with three words: travel, fly and cardinal. I needed to use those three words to write a haiku.
Traveling by wings A cardinal can bring much joy- A bright red fly-by.