Flaming lies
escaped
leaving
scorched and hideous
forever chapped lips behind.
i apply
layers
of chap stick
time and time again
over my crusted
burning heart.
temporarily soothing the ache.
the cracks constantly
bring the fear of being blistered
again.
reminding me
to never speak those words without
meaning.
hesitantly
i whisper...
i love you
as you apply
a glossy coating
over my singed heart.
