I wore the ruby red mask and saw

blood dripping down asylum walls,

a wildfire raging out of control

and and a thorny rose wilting.

I wore the tigers-eye orange mask and saw

a candle flame flickering,

an orange being peeled

and a marmalade coloured cat lounging on a windowsill.

I wore the bright yellow mask and saw

a sunset setting softly,

primroses thriving in a field

and corn growing.

I wore the jade green mask and saw

emeralds glinting in the the sunlight,

apples growing in an orchard

and grass swaying in the breeze.

I wore the sapphire blue mask and saw

a butterfly flapping it’s wings,

a single eye staring

and the sky waiting patiently.