candle wax drips
onto my soft hands
burning through,
it seems

but after a while,
i do not flinch
for the pain has become bearable,
feels good, even.

constellationkisses

Jun 5, 2026

superb--depth in simple words.....profound!

And makes your skin feel clean, I did this as a kid.

This is very descriptive.  Hope it doesn't portend moving on to cutting.