The wheel burns like a skillet
by Rzzen
· 21/01/2026
Published 21/01/2026 15:21
The wheel burns like a skillet
left too long on the stove.
My hand presses, pulls back
quick—red bloom on skin,
sharp as regret.
Sun drips off black plastic,
a silent warning.
A small pain that tastes
like a warning, or a dare,
waiting for me to try again.