Red Things
Scraped knees on asphalt
And blood on bandaids.
Fragrant roses in a vase
And the silky feel of petals.
Lipstick applied in a bathroom mirror
And the butterflies after a first kiss.
Cranberries and popcorn on a string
And gently glowing lights.
Fresh strawberries in a bowl
And stains on clothing and mouths.
Angry glare after insults
And an aching feeling in the heart.
Ladybugs crawling over fingers
And ants biting into skin.
Robins singing in low tree branches
And feathers tucked into a branch.
Tired eyes after crying
And a text that hurts more than thorns.
Fancy chairs in a movie theater
And crushed velvet rubbing against hands and legs.
Wind-chilled cheeks on a frosty winter day
And runny noses going numb.
Red Things