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Poems About Cardinals
3 poemsCardinals often become symbols of memory, hope, and a loved one still felt nearby. This page pairs that familiar symbolism with an original poem grounded in ordinary morning birdsong.
Each poem is an original EveryPoem editorial work, selected for its relevance to this theme. Open a poem to read the full text, notes on its themes, and literary devices.
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Beneath the Cardinal
Fresh snow on the rail— a red bird waits while one wing rests under the eave.
by The Wild VoiceHaiku · 3 lines
cardinalbutterflywinter
Cardinal and Butterfly
Red bird on the fence— a butterfly opens noon above the milkweed.
by The Wild VoiceHaiku · 3 lines
cardinalbutterflysummer
The Birds at Five A.M.
The birds don't care that you're trying to sleep. They have a concert.
by The Wild VoiceFree Verse · 65 lines
birdsnaturewisdom