Literature
Perception
Scarlet tears?
What a dramatic phrase
Which truly describes
An emotional maze
Red is the colour of anger, or hate,
But it's shown proudly, on the banners
Of the loyal and the brave
It's the colour of passion and love
So it's tender and raw
But also a lipstick shade
Worn by so many whores
So it can be love itself,
Or a cold imitation,
It can be hate,
Or a noble fight for one's nation
To some it means noble defiance,
Unjust traditions slashed away
To others it shows over reliance
On a brain-washing, power hungry State
It can be power to the people,
The oppressed up in arms,
Or the innocent blood spilled
When revolu