Red

by Navan Kothari aged 16

It’s amazing how one thing can mean so many things
from deep, meaningful love
to tyrannous hate and broken hearts,
from safe healing and sacrifice
to seeping blood and painful grief,
from bright roses that flourish with a smile
to the burning and destruction of these very smiles,
from sweet, juicy strawberries that explode with an exciting flavor
to rich, spicy chillies that can bring someone to their senses,
from fiery, gorgeous evening sunsets
to exploding fireworks that show even in the darkest of times,
from celebrations of gratitude and friendly parties
to the crying and hopeless screams presiding in the thick air.
We will never know which one it is
but that’s why it’s beautiful,
that’s why it has meaning

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