For some reason, at least to my eye, they resemble the "tongues of fire" which descended upon the New Testament biblical disciples, breaking the bonds of language and permitting them to communicate with people of all faiths.
We could use a little "barrier-breaking" right about now over here.
Or, it could be just ivy... which it most probably is.
10/1/2020: Finished year 7 (!), with continuing gratitude towards this amazing community. Based in St. Louis, MO. Regular worker-bee and self-taught photography dilettante....