You say you like the colour yellow

You convince everyone you are sunshine

But I see the truth

Your yellow is a warning sign, a biohazard

Police tape saying 'stay back'

Your yellow screams danger

Your yellow is sour, burning

Your yellow is sickly, the colour of an ill kid

Your yellow is harsh and bright and breaking

Skin and eyes, who look too closely at the sun

You're pernicious, sunburn, pollen allergies

Radioactive uv rays masked as warmth

And that's the worst part

You are cunning and you're charming

The 'ray of sunshine'

The warmth on a blue day

The lemonade, the sponge cake

But don't worry, I see the truth

Your yellow is nothing but a warning