Silent Suburban hunter

A lifeless night,
Nothing stirring, hardly a sound
to be heard.

A sudden flash like bright orange fire,
dark as coal in the centre
with sparks flying outward.
Red to black in a long instant,
Shooting stars all around.

A shiver through the trees,
Silent paws.

In a glimpse of light,
Shimmering red fur,
Sharp snouted and bushy tailed.
The silent suburban hunter
with all his cunning and craft.