Bird's Eye View

The wren wonders at outdoor

Christmas lights,

not much there for nesting,

the wires make poor worms,

the bulbs, sharp white on green leaves,

confuse with slight shadows

and heat.

To a bird's eye, this

seven dollar string of electric

adornment, is supernatural, and to us,

on this holiday of heaven come to earth,

the Light of the World hanging from eaves

and roof gutters, sparkles in the eyes

of the children His birth makes us all.

Angels and doves top

the indoor trees, visitors

and families, all wise,

bask in glowing hearts, the Gift

of never ending love swaddle wrapped,

waiting,

like Santa's cookies on a plate, to be shared.