Is it you come to visit my sweet beloved Star?
Does your spirit fleetingly flutter from oh so afar?
Are you happy, and can you tell me if it is really true?
Is eternity the beautiful place they say we go to?
I miss your bright eyes, your warm heart, your infectious laughter.
I dream you’re with Grandpap dancing happily ever after.
Please guide me and show me the best way to be
your legacy, my hero, my matriarch, my cherished destiny.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Cardinals have long been believed to represent a loved one who has passed. It is said that when you see one, it means your loved one is visiting you, and they usually show up when you most need them or miss them. I have recently come to appreciate the delicate beauty of the female cardinal with her delicate coloring. The bright red males get most of the attention, but I’m partial to these beauties.
This short poem is written in honor of my beloved Grandma Stella, my star; and this photo I took Saturday morning from our master bath window of Mrs.Cardinal briefly sitting in the dormant Rose of Sharon bush is being shared as part of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Ephemeral.
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Beautiful image and post. I’m so glad she showed up when you needed her. I’m partial to the females too. It’s easy to make a bold red look good. It takes talent to pull off the drabber hues the way Mrs Tailfeather does. Peace, Jodi. And hugs. ❤
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I’m glad the Cardinal visited. The Japanese also believe a butterfly is the spirit of of a lost loved one. RIP can also mean return if possible..in whatever form ~ hugs
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Thanks Jenny – even if not true, it is a sweet reminder of those we have loved and lost. And any little reminder or memory is cherished. 🙂
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She is a beautiful bird! Gray all over except for some red in her wings and a little top notch. That was a beautiful poem Jodi and such a beautiful tribute to your grandmother! I like the fact that it is believed a long-passed relative is visiting when you see a cardinal.
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Oh this is heart warming and love the pic! Hugs to you ! I never knew that about cardinals, so cool!
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Thanks my friend! I just recently learned of it too. It’s kind of fun to think of it 🙂
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It’s beautiful Jodi 🙂
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Thanks Cristina!
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This is beautiful Jodi.
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Thank you, Jo! If you haven’t noticed (LOL!) my Grandma was so very special to me. 🙂
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Yes, it’s deeply touching.
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A visitor. I’ve never heard of that since I’ve never seen a cardinal here in Canada. Lovely thoughts and pic.
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Thank you! They are beautiful 🙂
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Beautiful.
Thank you.
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Jodi, this is beautiful!❤️
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Thank you sweet Rebecca
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Beautiful tribute. Cardinals indeed can be a reminder.
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That was so beautiful, the poem and the picture. It’s great that you created a poem in memory of your grandmother. Lovely! 🙂
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Thank you – she was beautiful – in so many important ways 🙂
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How very beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this and for the information about the Cardinal, not a bird we have , sadly .
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Thank you for your kind comment and visit!
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Awesome 🙂
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They really are’n
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Are. Lol
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