The Cardinal's Tale

 

They say angels are near when I appear

But I’d like to think that be not true

God does send me from time to time

To comfort some souls, not just a few

 

A flash of crimson draws the pain away

From the anguish that burdens the heart

Just a moment of beauty and grace

And Lo, I have done my part

 

For God uses all kinds of critters to emerge

Like butterflies, bluebirds and such

Angels are busy with Heavenly chores

They're rescuing souls from the enemy’s clutch

 

If you see my brilliant coat of red

And don’t sense the power of an unseen hand

Forget about angels and other such things

The Master sent me so you’d understand

 

I’m just a symbol of beauty and grace,

No magic , no angels appear with me

But the God of the universe uses my shape

So you can think calmly and clearly see 

Cardinals wing from heaven's door,

But not as someone known before,

Simply sent to lift our face,

To think on those who've run the race.