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Ligthened

"You Have Sensitive Skin," 
a gentle reassurance 
this is normal —

water feels more like fire
destroying everything in its wake
 
tan turns to raw, 
angry blisters 
red fades
leaving pale skin 

you no longer 
recognize yourself 
all you can do is cry
"This Is Normal"— 

Copyright © Emmett Merrell | Year Posted 2022




Book: Shattered Sighs