The beauty of the Cardinal is partly the reason for it being NC's State Bird.
A beautiful part of creation is this solitary offering from God.
Beautiful is it when it flies; in the trees, and tweets.
One is able to feel freedom from the world listening to such a creature as the Cardinal.
Joy becomes part of the equation while listening to the sound you hear from the Cardinal.
Don't take this bird for granted but be proud of the bird being our symbol of freedom.
As the bald eagle is our bird of freedom within the U.S. so is the Cardinal for NC.
(© Poeticbearlovestowrite 2015)