ROSSO DIPINTO SULLE LABBRA

Red,
painted on the lips,
and an imprint
on the shared goblet…
in a treacherous moment.

Red,
blood flowing through the heart,
quickening its beats,
steeped in fear,
painted in the eyes.

Red,
strength and courage,
an Amazon’s shield, facing and fighting.

Red,
the color of an emotion, held within rebirth,
that only self-love can bestow.

Red,
painted on the lips,
to be kissed and never violated.

© RossellaDeCicco