The Burning Hand

We all know a match burns twice.

Few realize hot water burns forever.

Boiled water in a cup spilled once on your wrist burns you twice on your hand then thrice on your leg — and on and on in evaporating, fiery, droplets — as you react and flinch until there’s nothing left of you to burn.

About David W. Boles

Publishes 14 blogs through BolesBlogs.com. Teaches via BolesUniversity.com. Publishes through BolesBooks.com. Lives at Boles.com.
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