A cardinal came to visit me He brought his little wife His bright red feathers tickled me And brightened up my life I’d been alone for quite some time Was missing you today I watched this little couple Flit about and dance and play It made me smile and shed a tear To see their tufted heads So sweet their partnership was clear Their song from beaks of red Though the rain was coming down They seemed happy as could be And I was thrilled that they had flown And landed in my tree By Diane E. Dockum ©April 25, 2023
Marble Hill Press 
Steve always loved cardinals. I used to be sure to tell him if I saw one when I was out running. One evening sitting on our front porch we saw a couple like the one in your poem. I hope I see them again.