It’s been a busy weekend, filled with family, errands, cooking, and chores. And, in Connecticut at least, the sun was shining and the temperature climbed into the thirties! I actually went outside for a short walk. The birds were also happy with the weather, and one inspired this haiku:
From his frosty perch
a crimson cardinal chirps
welcoming the dawn.
![By LASZLO ILYES from Cleveland, Ohio, USA (♂ Cardinal Uploaded by Snowmanradio) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons](https://readingtothecore.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/cardinalis_cardinalis_-cleveland_ohio_usa_-male-8.jpg)
Reading to the Core 
I heard more birds in the early morning here in Massachusetts.
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The brilliance of cardinals against the white snow is gorgeous. The birds are starting the spring chatter.
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Great way to capture the return of life from a long, cold winter.
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Wasn’t today beautiful! And I love your haiku, Catherine.
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I, too took advantage of the “warm” weather here in Ohio! I went for a run, but the melting snow made that venture a little wet…I loved reading your haiku to get a slice of your day!
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You are a brave and inspiring poet!
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There is something sacred about the visits of cardinals.
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