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Re: WONDERFUL!
Bruce - you are very kind and I thank you.
posted by
BetsyLewis
on February 1, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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WONDERFUL!
I can see every detail of this poem in my mind's eye, the mark of a great poet in my opinion. I am always drawn to the imagery of poems like these. And the so touching image of the cardinal's vigil over its mate really affected me. A favorite of mine, though I am a fan of all your work! -Bruce
posted by
brua
on February 1, 2009 at 2:14 AM
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Thank you very much.
posted by
BetsyLewis
on January 25, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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Love the colour contrast of grey and red. Excellent comparison of the sun and red cardinals. Well done!
posted by
merkie
on January 25, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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Thank you! I'm sure you have some very beautiful birds that we don't have here. In my opinion, the cardinals are stunning.
posted by
BetsyLewis
on January 24, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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This is great - you should write more free verse! We don't have cardinals over here, so it's terrific for me to be able to read about them and picture them from your verse.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on January 24, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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This is so beautiful....and sad too.
posted by
RASSE
on January 24, 2009 at 8:12 AM
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You know, i don't think I've ever seen cardinals teach their young. I've seen other birds teach their babies to fly, which I absolutely love watching, but never a cardinal.
posted by
BetsyLewis
on January 24, 2009 at 5:16 AM
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Cardinals are my favorite! I had a bird feeder outside my window when I lived in Michigan and it was so fun to watch them teach their ones to fly! sam
posted by
sam444
on January 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM
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Don't you just love them? They are especially awesome on bare winter branches.
posted by
BetsyLewis
on January 22, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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Poor little things. We have lots of cardinals around here. They are always seen in pairs. One couple comes here to feed every day. At least I think it is the same pair all the time. Across the road in the woods you can see a lot of them, and hear them sing.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 22, 2009 at 5:15 PM
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Re: Betsy
Why thank you very much. It was such an obvious event and one that was so sad. We have thought of it several times. What lovely committment.
posted by
BetsyLewis
on January 22, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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Betsy
A VERY poignant scen you've painted for us....
posted by
Troosha
on January 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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