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
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Wow. You basically turned the tables over.
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Thanks, Phoenix.
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