The Burning Flame

Blazing with fire

Burning to the eye

Warm coral red

Fireworks riding the sapphire sky

A festive ring to the season

Her conspicuous bell-shaped flowers

Bold, vibrant, flamboyant, gleaming 

You could stare at her for hours

Autumn vibes are springing to the air 

As all kids run under

Showering themselves in her flowers 

As parents sit and wonder.

As pretty and colourful as this tree may be

She hides a little secret from you and me 

She attracts birds and native animals due to her splendid colour

But she is toxic and hurtful to the animals that are free

Her leaves die off at the end of winter every year

But people look forward to seeing her flower reappear