Split Lips
the salt from my tears stings the cut on my lip
I push my tongue against it to feel the sting again
drag my teeth across it
taste the coppery tang from the blood
my mouth waters and I turn my head and spit
I wonder what brought me to this point in my life
it’s not the first time
but it’s definitely the last time
you’ll lay your hands on me motherfucker
so I commit it to memory
Yes last time.