The Windows of Downtown Glen Ellyn: A White Christmas & Follow the Cardinal Trail

    The Cardinal in the Snow 

A hush upon the winter air,
Soft snowflakes swirling everywhere,
The world turned white in silent grace,
A frozen stillness wrapped in lace.

The rooftops wear their snowy crowns,
The trees stand tall in frosted gowns,
And every storefront, pane by pane,
Reflects the charm of Christmastime again.

But there—upon a branch so bare,
A flash of red, beyond compare.
A cardinal, bold against the white,
A living ember in the light.

He doesn’t chirp, he doesn’t call,
Just perches proud and watches all.
A sentinel of winter’s glow,
A secret tucked beneath the snow.

He flits between the frosted trees,
A crimson note on snowy breeze.
A secret kept in nature’s art—
A spark of joy, a beating heart.

He hides in windows, tucked with care,
Among the garlands, bows, and flair.
A game of hide-and-seek begins,
Where every child and heartlight wins.

For those who seek with eyes aglow,
Will find him nestled in the snow.
A spark of joy, a feathered flame,
A gentle wink to know your name.

He tells of hope, of warmth, of cheer,
Of love that lasts through every year.
Of stories shared and laughter spun,
Of holidays and hearts as one.

So if you stroll through snow and pine,
And spot that scarlet winged design,
Know that magic’s never far—
It hides in feathers, like a star.

And as you walk the Cardinal Trail,
Through frosty panes and snowy veil,
Let every window, every light,
Remind you: joy is always in sight.