Neighbors

 

Indifferent cardinals

Flashing crimson appear

Not realizing the

Fuss they cause

 

Jays come with business

On their minds

Owning branches

Screeching orders

 

Hospitable chickadees

Enjoy their reputation

Seemingly good-natured

Ready for their close-up

 

Yellow finches commute

Invisible highways

Tirelessly darting

Their details blurred

 

Monotone woodpeckers

Reveal red dashes

Gossip too loudly

With mouths full

 

Day and neighbors depart

As hectic bats arrive

To clear the air

Then linger ’til dawn