The cardinal chirped in the tree beside her,

 hopped up one branch,

And sang a note that she could hear.

Climbing higher

His song was small but bright and clear

From branch to branch the bird went up ,

And there he sang at the top of the tree –

Bright red and bold for all to see.

Sing out your song –

But don’t worry if you do not fly to the top

Some of us hop.