Dark, Dark Red

Dark, dark red.
The color of
roses,
Heavy velvet drapes,
Seductive lips,
and blood.

Dark, dark red.
Brings thoughts of
fall,
Brittle, crunching leaves,
A bleeding wound,
and old books from 100 years ago.

Dark, dark red.
Feelings of
romance,
Passion,
Longing,
and pain.

Dark, dark red.