My true colours.

For the longest time my favourite colour was just beige,

no personality, or originality

I was seen, not heard, from a very young age.

For the longest time I liked the shades of cream,

a people pleaser, a negotiator

when conflict came, I’d dilute the screams.

For the longest time I was mostly unnoticeable,

No opinions, a background colour,

a calming tone of complimentary neutral.

I always thought that beige and cream were metaphors for being nice,

I’d paint myself with shades of stone, even when the colours weren’t right,

I’d smile and nod, say yes to things that really didn’t suit me,

so it’s time to show my true colours ,paint red

........and maybe turn a bit nasty.