In praise of Cardinalis cardinalis, the Northern Cardinal
Whistles and a flurry of crimson wings
signals he watches when she looks for him;
skyward, eyes where he sways on cedar, sings,
flinging bursts of flattering hymns at whim.
How odd their courtship leads to this courtyard
the hen shares with the She who crafts alone
Romance poems; his own beguile the bard,
vermilion audacity proudly shown.
Purty, purty, purty, his tenor trill
thrills Her vanity. Silly, She knows none
but the feathered one fulfills – (Her, who will?)
his mate for life – (Her home by extension).
The Creator makes Books good as Covers:
Designs good-looking heroes, best lovers?
Hi Helga,
A sonnet about cardinals? A mating dance? True love? Maybe. But what I see here, beyond all that and reading between the lines, is a poet in love with life, beauty, color, sound, and poetry. And one blessed with exceptional talent.
Exceptionally crafted prose of the highest order Helga! *Thanks for all of your support!
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on June 4, 2004
Such a beautiful and majestic piece of pure and natural poetry Helga! Yes, Cardinals are so beautiful and so well you have depicted them with your piece!
Having grown up in KY ( state bird cardinal) I really enjoyed this as you totally know how the male is and acts.
Most enjoyable as they are a favorite bird I love to see
Thank you
Tommy
Helga, you do more with a sonnet than anyone!
I love this poem, of course I'm biased towards
Cardinals, besides their beauty, I love listening
to them. The graphic is great!
Helga, you have used your imagination in such a creative way! I loved the descriptive words and imagery. It is delightful!
Antoinette
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on June 1, 2004
Wonderful poetry Helga....
"Purty, purty, purty, his tenor trill
Thrills female vanities; flags attention
Though all’s for object of his solo shrill:
His mate for life - Her home by extension.
Creator displays Books good as Cover.
Design: Good-looking is the best Lover! "
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A sonnet about cardinals? A mating dance? True love? Maybe. But what I see here, beyond all that and reading between the lines, is a poet in love with life, beauty, color, sound, and poetry. And one blessed with exceptional talent.
Carmen :-)
~Nikki~
Most enjoyable as they are a favorite bird I love to see
Thank you
Tommy
I love this poem, of course I'm biased towards
Cardinals, besides their beauty, I love listening
to them. The graphic is great!
Thank you for sharing art and grace.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Antoinette
"Purty, purty, purty, his tenor trill
Thrills female vanities; flags attention
Though all’s for object of his solo shrill:
His mate for life - Her home by extension.
Creator displays Books good as Cover.
Design: Good-looking is the best Lover! "
Peggy