The Scarlett Staircase

Down the scarlet steps she descended hiding her fear

Up the scarlet steps he carried her with strong arms

Up the scarlet steps ran her innocent child into her arms

Down the scarlet steps she fell from her overpowering anger

Up the scarlet steps ascended her sister-in-law in shock

Up the scarlet steps she ascended searching for the man she loved

Down the scarlet steps she ran trying to dissuade him from leaving

And upon the scarlet steps she wept full of regretful tears

That flooded all the memories upon these tragic steps.

(Inspired by the movie Gone With the Wind)