Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

 Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Not a king, a kinglet.

A prince, perhaps.

Tiny, stubby, olive green.

For royal robes, quite muted.

But crowned with ruby, nevertheless.

Though, they say, his scarlet blaze is often hidden.

Not today, though.

He must have combed his hair.

After all, it is spring.

Wants to look his best,

While prowling for a princess.