Post by chickadeedeedee on Jun 30, 2007 2:47:49 GMT 1
...Step foreword, please. We have reviewed your extensive record and made note of your progress to improve yourself. In the five months that you have been incarcerated your behaviour has been a shining example to the other inmates. Even during the unfortunate ~tail feather incident~ you managed to maintain your composure and dignity while wearing your brilliant red jumpsuit with pointy cap.
In spite of your imprisonment and life sentence without parole, your attitude during captivity has been an inspiration and delight to all. Earlier in the week you met with three distinguished members of the Parole Board and it was the unanimous conclusion of the panel that you have made extraordinary strides to rehabilitate yourself and are no longer at risk to do yourself harm. It is the recommendation of all involved with your case, and the Warden has signed the paperwork, that society will benefit from your song and your future generations.
Today is YOUR Independence Day. As of this moment you are no longer Prisoner #113 but rather Mr. Cardinal. Born to be wild and to the wild you shall return....
......And with that proclamation (which Mike wrote) Mr. Cardinal got a kiss on the head from us and I told him he also gets a kiss from the ex-Beebs who were as concerned for his recovery as were we. After the kiss I opened my hands and Mr. Cardinal flew to the crabapple tree. No band. No parade. Just a little "Cheep!" from Mr. Cardinal as I wiped tears of joy, worry and a touch of selfish sadness, from my eyes. The feeders are full of seeds. The water sources brimming with fresh water. Seeds were scattered over the patio in anticipation of Mr. Cardinal's flight to freedom. We retreated inside and he is in the tree looking over the garden.
In spite of your imprisonment and life sentence without parole, your attitude during captivity has been an inspiration and delight to all. Earlier in the week you met with three distinguished members of the Parole Board and it was the unanimous conclusion of the panel that you have made extraordinary strides to rehabilitate yourself and are no longer at risk to do yourself harm. It is the recommendation of all involved with your case, and the Warden has signed the paperwork, that society will benefit from your song and your future generations.
Today is YOUR Independence Day. As of this moment you are no longer Prisoner #113 but rather Mr. Cardinal. Born to be wild and to the wild you shall return....
......And with that proclamation (which Mike wrote) Mr. Cardinal got a kiss on the head from us and I told him he also gets a kiss from the ex-Beebs who were as concerned for his recovery as were we. After the kiss I opened my hands and Mr. Cardinal flew to the crabapple tree. No band. No parade. Just a little "Cheep!" from Mr. Cardinal as I wiped tears of joy, worry and a touch of selfish sadness, from my eyes. The feeders are full of seeds. The water sources brimming with fresh water. Seeds were scattered over the patio in anticipation of Mr. Cardinal's flight to freedom. We retreated inside and he is in the tree looking over the garden.
God speed Mr. Cardinal.
Live long, stay safe and prosper, Mr. Cardinal.
Thank you for the true privilege of meeting you, Mr.Cardinal.
Hurray for Mr Cardinal, and congratulations to his worthy helpers...... not jailers, for if not for you he would not be the happy healthy bird he is today.
