red

red
for the first time
since the storm drew in
and clouds covered
what was once a sunny, peaceful day
red
in the face
after branches split
and rain fell
all over the bathroom floor
red
from the burn
of illusions
of things that were upside down

i'll leave that to the minors
plant seeds
in true green fields
away from the grass
blades that can cut
away from clouds
blankets that cover our eyes