CARDINAL

The red woman twirls like sunlight,
her scarf a rainbow in the air.
She brings color to the village
and teaches everyone to care.

Her dress is braided kindness,
soft as a gentle breeze.
She helps the town grow braver,
like roots beneath the trees.

A cardinal flaps beside her,
bright as a happy spark.
She shows the children courage—
a little light in the dark.