The female on the train was self-assured

and looked neither to the left or the right

 

Her hair was bright blue to ward off predators.

Or perhaps to attract a mate.  I forget.

 

I speculate – it’s  a statement to the male peacocks,

to the Spotted Lantern Moth

 

No, wait – the Polyphemus Moth – not as raucous,

apt to be subtle and still striking

 

Striking, the female coral snake colors the fur of the mouse

Red touches Yellow – kill a fellow

 

The bower bird collects all the blue things

The male is almost Indigo, the female Clairol Maximum Plum