-- my dreams are drenched in shades of red
the bright crimson smear of lipstick
a glimmer and flash of a ruby ring
subtle hints of flame in half-closed eyes
the dark amber tones of blood

if dreams reflect reality
then where are the rest of the colors?
where is the rainbow
of blues and golds and greens?

the vibrant glory of autumn leaves
fades into the rich colors of rose petals
shifts to the electric gloss of a fire engine
blends with tacky nailpolish
and the dancing glow of fire

not nightmares
these dreams are simply
different views of reality
a new way of looking at my life

in my dreams the world is colorblind
and I, I am the only one
who sees the single hue
that fills the universe
and slowly stains my mind --