Red

They told you to wear red
And when you scouted out your wardrobe
Rattled through coat hanger after coat hanger
You found black on black the odd navy, maybe grey
No red

When they told you to wear red
You puzzled through the chest of drawers
Pulled out old tights and T-shirts
Looked for a logo, maybe some print
But no red

You should wear red, they said
Show your support, your enthusiasm
Join in with the campaign
Raise some funds, make a difference
In red

I’m red, you thought, as you left
Pulled shut the front door
Turned the key, all secure
Your lips, your finger nails, all made up
Red