Dark byzantium

Dark byzantium is a color
That's hard to describe with words
It's a dark reddish purple hue
That's not very bright or absurd

It's not the same as Tyrian purple
That Roman emperors wore
Nor is it like the vivid byzantine
That's more magenta to the core

Dark byzantium is a color
That reminds me of the night
When the sky is full of stars
And the moon is shining bright

It's also like a mystery
That's waiting to be solved
Or a secret that's hidden deep
And never to be told

Dark byzantium is a color
That you may not see often
But if you do, you'll know it's there
And maybe even soften

Your heart and mind to its allure
And its subtle charm and grace
Dark byzantium is a color
That has its own special place.