February 3, 2015 by Frances Macaulay Forde
Jessica McCallum © 2003
RED is supposed to be
fiery tempered
liable to catch alight
at any time, smouldering
heat – just waiting
to ignite – right?
That’s on the outside…
Her surface simmers
but inside she’s easily hurt,
has no confidence and
feels fat when she isn’t.
She just wants to be
loved for who she is.
Wants someone to see
past her red hair and
the stereo-typing.
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2007
@FrancesMForde #FrancesMacForde #POEM:Red #poetry #identity
Author: The Salty River Bleeds, The Timbre of Sand, Still Dandelions, A Ranch Bordering the Salty River. Alum: Palomar College, Columbia University, Bennington College. Follow on twitter @SmpageSteve on Instagram @smpagemoria on Facebook @steven.page.1481
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