Song of the Redbird

Song of the Redbird


There was a beautiful red-bird perched in a tree
It sang "what cheer, cheer, cheer, cheer"
It seemed to be singing to me
I noticed that it had a black mask
That went all around its beak
I thought how wonderful it would be
if that cardinal could speak
"Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet"
Was the next thing I heard it say
That little bird, with its rich tone really made my day
"Purdy, purdy, purdy, purdy"
Was the last thing I heard it sing
Then the cardinal took to the sky with a flap of each wing
I tried to absorb all of its beauty as it started to fly
I just stood there and watched it disappear into the Ozark sky
That bird made me feel so alive
I hope you know it's true
Maybe you won't believe
Until the Redbird sings its song to you

Jimbo
3-28-99
(4:30am)

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