Red

The photograph on the wall
Reminds me of a day I was too young to remember
A day when blossoms were on a tree
And the sun was shining brightly
And I was wearing my favorite color.

The photograph on the wall
Reminds me of a day we'll never have again
A day when you wore blue and smiled seriously
And I knew your love as I knew my name
And I was wearing my favorite color.

The photograph on the wall
Is so beautiful in its simplicity
And today is so sad in its complexity
And if I could change things, I would
But I still wear my favorite color.

The photograph on the wall
Shows me a different person
For today you are changed beyond all recognition
But I look at me and that is still my smile
And I shall always wear my favorite color.

Susan