250506 A Little Bird

 A Little Bird

As I prepared to hit the hay

After completing  'nother day

Turned off the light, lay my head down

Through open window, heard a sound

From right outside came rhythmic squeak

And though through curtains did not peek

I knew at once it was a bird

That in the dark of night I heard

Thought odd to hear a songbird sound

When light of day was not around 

For I assumed they slept like me

When sunshine they no longer see

Yet, through the night in bed I laid

And heard this sweet bird's serenade

The off and on of high-pitched cheep

Accompanied my off-on sleep

When morning came and rose from bed

Saw out my window flash of red

Male cardinal flits hither, yon 

Singing same chirp to great the dawn 

I've heard him chirping the whole day

For from my yard he does not stray

Though haven't discovered where yet

There is a nest nearby, I bet

I tossed sunflower seeds his way

So to encourage him to stay

Though needed no encouragement 

Sharing my yard - he's quite content

Some say this red bird is a sign

Of good luck or something divine

I choose to see divinity

In every joy God shares with me

All that I know is my heart leaps

At flash of red and distinct cheeps

If sweet bird makes me feel this way

There is no doubt God's hand's at play

I thank you, Lord for joy you've stirred

In my soul through this little bird

His sweet, sweet song, feathered displays

To you, God, I give all the praise!