To Red

A lengthy letter folded into
A washi-tape decorated envelope.
The shhk! of a match dragged on a strip
And a tea-light is re-lit,
The burned wick holding the life of the flame.
Two red wax stars are placed
in a special spoon
and hover over the heat.
They begin to melt, the color
swirling around.
So red.

Red like a setting sun on a summer's day.
Red like the crisp leaves on the wet ground.
Red like the rose given to a lover.
Sapphires set in a silver wedding ring.
Red like flushed cheeks of a wailing baby.
Red like the bow in her hair
on her first day of school.
Red. The color he sees after the bullies
knock him down one.last.time.
Swirling red, flowing blood,
Let loose by the piercing bullets.

Red wax drips onto the lip, sealing
the letter in with its kiss.

Stamp is placed on top,
To shape it as it cools.
A lengthy letter closed in
A washi-tape covered envelope,
Sealed with a red wax heart.