Robins Molting

A robin that is molting is an odd sight to see
Feathers bunching and sticking together
Clumps of burnt orange and dark brown as their feathers drop free
Some are youngsters coming into their plumage
Others are fathers and mothers who have outlived their usage
All will eventually look smooth and sleek
Ready to mate and build nests, into rafters they'll creep
But for now they are just mottled orange and brown
Their feathers, alas, dropping onto my ground!