Contemplating The Red Cardinal

I have seen him before

(Photo by Author, © Todd B Harrington)

The early rays of the rising sun are shining through the window
Casting the feel of a warm blanket
I contemplate the red cardinal perched on top of the umbrella tree
What is it that the cardinal brings today?

I have seen him before, in other times, in other lives
He comes and goes as the seasons change and the next life begins
Past messages told of things to come
So once again, I will listen

He brings wisdom from lives past
Secrets shared with few
When you are the one, the messages will be clear
Pay attention, don’t disregard

The waypoints are set, the map is drawn
The cardinal knows the way
Look closely, mark your place in this life
Today holds the clues for the rest of the tomorrows

I am but a traveler
Just passing through
From one life to the next
Once again, the red cardinal arrives to show the way