i am given red

i am given red. ribbons that are red. the room is full. it is gym. it is church. i don't have time. cut ribbons and give each one a piece of red. i see who they are. it is school. but i am not student. just me, just old, just someone with ribbons that are red. i am patient this time. i know i have left, can leave again. i know i can --