Shades of Red (Song)

Here ya go, fresh from the mind. Well, most of this was written a while ago, but I finally finished it up this morning.


anguish is my easel
your pained eyes my signature
only shades of red
they're all I see!

can you see my scarlet letter?
I spelled it out on your back
tell me, can you see my scarlet letter?
it's in the blood on your brow
I know you can see my scarlet letter!
you'll find it on the scars of your feet
I know you see it!
in the holes in your hands

I put it there!
I was your demise!
You are my canvas
To showcase my failures

shades of red...
these shades of red
just fell to gray
like ashes to the flame

I see once more
the blank slate
and I start again


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