Red Sparks in the Forest

 Red Sparks in the Forest

Feathery flames flicker among the snow white tree branches.

Winged fires they are, cardinals, their brilliant color igniting the feeder as well.

In the trees, as many as ten red birds wait their turn at breakfast, along with many future mates.

Then a new “Red” arrives, the neighborhood woodpecker, who pecks the suet and sunflower,

And flies to the crown of the pine, where he hammers away, perhaps just to keep in practice.

It’s a beautiful, sunny day, made even more colorful by those on the wing.