shades of red

your tortured soul afire

fights back loss and flames

coloring slowly you found shape

you peeked out testing everything

finding something deep inside you

then you touched my heart and mind

we played give and take for high stakes

and you and I danced back into the light

a lone cypress in your shades of red

your secret thoughts enlightened me

about life and time and love

i fear nothing but your loss

©pviel 2004