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May 13, 2020 10:28 pm

i’m seeing red
a brilliant cardinal
in a juniper tree
perhaps a loved one from
beyond has come to visit me,
tidings of good fortune about
to come my way…what’s this!
more brilliant red, a ruby
capped woodpecker hops
from tree to tree grounding
me; what say you my rowdy
friend? be kind but cautious,
head in the heavens, feet
firmly planted, adapt to
the changing tide, go with
the gentle flow, yes!
i am seeing red

~kat

While sitting outside I was visited by two magnificent birds. The cardinal and the woodpecker. I decided to see what these two symbolized in legend and lore. This is what I found:

The Cardinal

The number 12 is considered a lucky number by many Native Americans. The number 12 also is associated with the cardinal. … Native American lore holds that if you have encountered a cardinal, expect good luck to follow, possibly in 12 hours, 12 days, or at noon or midnight.

Symbolic signs appear in many forms, but the red cardinal has long been embraced as the most notable spiritual messenger who has been sent by our loved ones in Heaven to watch over us. To this day, red cardinals are one of the most common spiritual signs that people receive from Heaven. The word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo which means hinge. The cardinal is serving as the hinge on the doorway between Earth and Spirit, delivering messages back and forth.

The Woodpecker

The woodpecker meaning encourages you to strike a balance between being kind and being cautious. It symbolizes the need to understand different rhythms, patterns, and cycles, and to do your best to adapt to them and flourish. It represents warnings and prophecies, and the need to be connected with the earth.

Woodpecker symbolism is letting you know that it is time to pay attention because an opportunity is has come knocking along with it. In other words, the Woodpecker meaning is signaling you that significant changes are happening in your life. Therefore, it is up to you to seize the moment. Whether it is the renewal of an old project, the finishing of a new project, or a serendipitous meeting with someone in your life, get busy! Furthermore, whatever way you perceive it, this spirit animal insists that you must understand that the door is wide open for you right now and that success is yours for the asking.

Posted by Kat Myrman

Categories: Digital Art & Photos, free verse, nature, Poetry, Random Thoughts and Musings

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16 Responses to “red”

  1. I love this poem and it’s message

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    By Sadje on May 13, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    1. Thank you Sadje. It was the first time I have seen a woodpecker up close in the wild. The cardinal was lovely of course, but the woodpecker blew me away. And such a large bird! A banner day!

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      By Kat Myrman on May 13, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      1. How lovely.

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        By Sadje on May 14, 2020 at 12:16 am

  2. Well, I have learned a lot from this beautiful poem. Thank you Kat I really did enjoy this poem and it’s intriguing message and explanation.💜

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    By willowdot21 on May 14, 2020 at 2:08 am

    1. Thank you Willow. The woodpecker was spectacular! So big!!!

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      By Kat Myrman on May 14, 2020 at 6:27 am

      1. And bright 😀

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        By willowdot21 on May 14, 2020 at 9:04 am

        1. Yes! Beauty all around! ❤️💜❤️

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          By Kat Myrman on May 15, 2020 at 7:32 am

          1. Yes indeed

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            By willowdot21 on May 15, 2020 at 8:19 am

  3. Beautiful lines. I loved reading the legendary tales.

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    By Shweta Suresh on May 14, 2020 at 7:05 am

    1. Me too. I love learning the symbolism passed down through the ages. ❤️

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      By Kat Myrman on May 15, 2020 at 7:31 am

  4. Don’t you just love twitter – the real twitter, not that Trump rubbish!

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    By Peter's pondering on May 14, 2020 at 9:37 am

    1. Oh I do! That is the normal that makes the new normal livable! 🐦❤️🐦

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      By Kat Myrman on May 14, 2020 at 9:42 am

  5. Very lovely poem💕

    Don’t forget to Glee and spread sparkles✨
    -Nani 💖

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    By Glee Sparkle on May 18, 2020 at 1:17 am

    1. And a little faerie dust while I’m at it 🙂

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      By Kat Myrman on May 18, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      1. 💕☺️✨✨✨

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        By Glee Sparkle on May 19, 2020 at 1:38 am

        1. ✨🧚‍♂️✨

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          By Kat Myrman on May 19, 2020 at 8:02 pm

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