Poem What Is Red?

(Form 2) : Meaning

Line Line Interpretation:

no.
RED is the colour of…

1 Red is sunset Hot and bright sun

2 Blazing and bright.

3 Red is feeling brave                Bravery and strength/power

4 With all your might.    

5 Red is a sunburn Nose that is burnt by the sun (when you

are under the hot sun for too long)
6 Spot on your nose.

7 Sometimes red A rose (the flower)

8 Is a red, red, rose.

9 Red squiggles out                   Blood that comes out of a cut

finger/hand
10 When you cut your hand.

11 Red is a brick Brick that is used to build houses and

buildings

12 And the sound of aband. Loud and high pitch sound of a musical
band

13 Red is hotness The great feeling of embarrassment

makes you feel like hiding from other
14 You get inside
people
15 When you’re embarrassed
(Some people blush when they are
16 And want to hide. embarrassed – their faces turn red)

17 Fire-cracker, fire-engine Fire crackers, fire brigade

18 Fire-flicker red – or an unsteady movement of flame like

a candle or flickering light (like a police
car/ambulance/fire brigade)

19 And when you’re angry Your head feels hot with anger (hot
temper)
20 Red runs through your
head.

21 Red is an Indian, Reference to the native American tribe

 22 A Valentine heart. Romantic love

23 The trimmings on The bright red decorations on a circus

cart
24 A circus cart.

25 Red is a lipstick The colour of lipstick that women love

to wear

26 Red is a shout Loud call or cry (to show a strong

emotion)

27 Red is a signal A warning of danger (to be on the look-

out / to be alert)
28 That says: “Watch out!”

29 Red is a great big A big rubber ball

30 Rubber ball. (small children are always attracted to a

red ball)

31 Red is the giantest Red is the most widely seen colour

around us / the colour that we will
32 Colour of all.
notice immediately around us

(‘giant’ already means very big.

‘giantest’ is just to make it sound
extremely big)

33 Red is a show-off, Obviously easy to see/notice/display

34 No doubt about it - (Some people use red simply to attract

attention – maybe for personal reasons)

35 But can you imagine The question emphasizes the fact that
our life would be dull and boring
36 Living without it?
without red as a colour in the world.

Poem What Is Red? (Form 2) : Themes, Moral Values, Moral Lessons 

THEMES:

 Courage
  Red is the warmest of all colors.

 Positive versus Negative

 Prosperity

 Life and vitality

MORAL VALUES:

 Bravery/Courage

 Determination

 Love

 Positive attitude

 Confidence

MORAL LESSONS:

 We should have a positive attitude in our daily life

 Have self confidence in doing everything and anything

 Be brave/courageous in facing the challenges in life

 We must try to control our anger or temper

 We should not be hateful towards others

 We must try to change our bad behaviour

Positive and Negative Traits of Red :

Positive keywords include:

 action

 energy and speed

 attention-getting

 assertive and confident

 energizing

 stimulating

 exciting

 powerful

 passionate

 stimulating

 courageous and strong

 spontaneous

 determined
  adventure

Negative keywords include:

 aggressive

 domineering

 tiring

 angry

 quick-tempered

 cruel

 fearful

 intolerant

 rebellious

 hateful

 violent