This haiku was inspired by my love of Cardinals and the way they look on snowy boughs. The bird is so obvious, but the idea that he's wearing a mask seems ironic, and I liked that. I've submitted haiku before, most of them historic. I don't think they had as much visual impact as this one.

I'm glad that I could be a part of this project, as I love working with students, and they are getting to know some people in Syracuse off the SU hill. I'm looking forward to the unveiling, as it's nice to see your work in print, but to see it as part of a poster, with art, is even more exciting. The posters together tell us something about our community.