tell me a stale secret.

a secret so strong it might break you.

put a strain on my heart so that you can relax.

pick through my thoughts so that you no longer have to listen to your own.

lie to me, and tell me that i'm the only one who knows.

lie to me, and tell me that you're the only one with a rushing brain.

because you know i'll shoot you the same favor.

you know i'll push myself to believe your every word.

i'll drink up your sentences,

and plaster on an interested face.

i don't expect compassion.

i'm the dealer.