“you’re a word / i can’t forget” by Lexi Merring

Inspired by “Dancing After Death” - Matt Maeson

look at us- dancing on the sun,

melting on the surface,

smoking underneath.

i feel a burning on my tongue,

an ache in my throat from the words you want to hear,

the words i can’t repeat.

how do i become

someone capable of

more than just

defeat?

the sun has won; as my mouth melts shut,

there are no words left to say

with you i’m complete.