Whispers against my body
Set fire to my skin
Compliments and lies
As tangled as our fingers
Legs
Tongues
Knuckles tracing ribs
Passion born
Between us
A single touch shared
Keeps us existing

Paper hearts aren’t as easily broken as mine
Paper planes reach greater heights than I ever will
Paper chains aren’t nearly as weak as me
Paper lanterns shine much brighter than I do
Paper dolls aren’t as fragile as I
Paper cranes hold more majesty than myself 

Yet, while I do not hold a candle, I can set them all aflame.
And although I do not measure up, I can burn them all the same.