Backburner

It’s not that bad
I’ve seen worse
It’s not that bad
It barely even hurts
It’s not that bad
It’s just what he believes 
It’s not that bad
She told me she loves me

And unbeknownst to me
I've grown used to suffering
so I don't even notice the cycle on repeat.
Unaware I'm lying through my teeth,
ready to hold on while I struggle to breathe.
All to keep the backburner
lukewarm for my dreams.