Red

flames of desire and hate
thick and flowing like blood
raging war on emotions
of both enmity and love
red is a fishing lure
with a hook to pierce the skin
it captivates and is provocative
both passion and a sin
red loves when no one will
and hates just because it can
persevering and poisonous
enticing like a tragic romance
red is the lightening in a jealous sky
confident, gory, boastful
it bears all, tempting, furious
always triumphant but regretful
burning the brilliance of sunset
lively vibrancy of day’s begin
red is dark gruesome and stubborn
a luscious taste of crimson
it is the stress of Monday morn
and luxurious on Saturday night
red is the complete contradiction
the paradox of ironic delight