Cardinals In The Snow
I woke to snow falling;
two cardinals huddled in the bitter cold
as they rested in a bush outside my window.
I always take cardinals as a sign from beyond,
departed loved ones saying hello,
we’re still here,
you’re not alone.
Today they brought news.
Happy news– a birth,
a beautiful rose blooming
through winter’s chill.
Today they brought news.
Sad news– a death,
aged and ailing,
a great tree felled in the night.
Only days ago
the old year died
and a new year was born.
The cycle of life goes on
whether we like it or not.
Today the cardinals visited
to say hello,
we’re still here,
you are not alone.
~Elise Skidmore ©2017
Brought tears to my eyes, my friend. Thank you. 🙂
Hugs to you, my friend. You are not alone.