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Cardinal in Winter

By Lorraine

I saw a cardinal on a branch outside our powder room window. I was able to get a few photos. I wanted to add a verse or poem for my Sunday post but couldn’t find something I liked. Our granddaughter, Keri Jill, told me she likes to write poetry and in a few minutes read to me the following short and sweet poem about a cardinal in winter.
 
 
Winter Cardinal
by Keri Jill – age 10
 
When a cardinal’s nose hits winter breeze.
It shivers and shivers and starts to freeze.
 
 
But, God gives a blanket like shimmering gold
and even in winter, he never gets cold.
 

 
PopPop went to watch her play in our church Salao soccer league Saturday morning then brought her to our home for a visit and sleepover. She  requested mashed potatoes and green beans for supper. I threw in BBQ chicken for good measure. Making Valentine’s Day treats, jewelry making with Aunt Abbey and a movie were on the list of things to do.
 
 
Aunt Abbey always has interesting projects to work on!
 

 

Cardinal in Winter

 

 

 

 

 
 
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Filed Under: Birds & Butterflies, Home and Garden Tagged With: Abbey, Birds, Keri, poem

Comments

  1. Debbie Huffaker says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    I simply love cardinals…male and female! Beautiful birds….great pictures!

    Reply
  2. SarahGeorge says

    February 13, 2014 at 4:11 am

    You got to picture the cardinal so close isn't it? Looks so beautiful. And what a fun having the sweet little girl is having! The poem was very good!

    Reply
  3. Blackberry Lane says

    February 10, 2014 at 3:28 am

    Beautiful photos and I adore Keri's poem. She is growing so tall. I know you all enjoyed your time together. Wishing you a blessed Valentine's week.

    Reply
  4. NanaDiana says

    February 10, 2014 at 1:59 am

    Your photos are just amazing, Lorraine! AMAZING! I love your sweet girls and Keri wrote a wonderful little poem. Her heart has been touched by the Lord, that's for sure. What fun for you to spend time with them. xo Diana

    Reply
  5. Ann says

    February 9, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I love the pictures of the cardinals and that is the sweetest poem.

    Reply
  6. Pondside says

    February 9, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    What a sweet poem! Please say 'well done' for me!
    Whenever I see a photo of a cardinal I wish they were to be found on the Island. They are like little bits of feathered good cheer on the winter landscape.

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  7. Barbara F. says

    February 9, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I love cardinals, they are special to me, these photos capture them perfectly. xo

    Reply
  8. Dee @ A Lapin Life says

    February 9, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    I love the bird photos. The poem is sweet!

    Reply
  9. Kathy Moreland says

    February 9, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Beautiful post! Love the poem and photos!!

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    February 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    You really got some GREAT photos of that bird! Soo pretty. But the poem! Oh my…that was really good! Sleep overs are STILL fun, especially when their with our grands. Enjoy your day!

    Reply
  11. podso says

    February 9, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    You have a poet in the family! And what fun to have a sleepover….great pics of the feathered friends.

    Reply

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