black

I woke up this morning and looked out the window to find only the color

black

looking down on me.

I took a shower and let the water wash away the ink on my arm

black

words slipping down the drain.

I dressed myself from heel to head and though I looked sharp it was only because

black

doesn't show stains.

I almost raised the flag outside my porch but the colors had faded into monotone

black

shades and stripes.

If someone drew my blood today

I have a feeling I'd bleed

black.