sleet filled
pewter colored sky
north wind shushes
the sparrows song
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streaks of scarlet
across the gray canvas
cardinal wings
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muffled bells
in the cold wind
frozen chimes
ring from the eaves
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Observations from the Garden
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Perfectly describes it. So many cardinals. Flashes of red.
Thanks, Lorri -I think we have to go into town today just to buy bird food! So many different birds under the feeder – has been a thrill to watch. Stay safe and warm! K