Blinded
A cardinal landed
on the snow covered pine
right outside my window.
Consumed with thoughts
of how someone hurt me,
reviewing what I could have said,
what I still might say,
I looked right through her.
Just a flick of red and tan
at the corner of my eye
as she flew away.
She is back again—
my blessed second chance.
I clear my mind
and take in
the gift of this moment.
I will carry her with me
all day long.
She is a much better companion
than indignation.
By Maria Brady-Smith
Photo by Mike Smith
so simple. so poignant. so thought provoking.
Thank you, Kathy, for taking the time to read it!
I know it is not good to make comparisons, but Mary Oliver couldn’t have said that better! Paul O
Thank you, Paul. Thank you for always being so encouraging!!
my fav bird is the cardinal. This is especially poignant for me. Thank you for the way you put words together.
Thank you, Theresa. Glad this one touched you. You just never know. Thanks for taking time to read.
The Best!! Thank you for your gift.