how many tattoos
before I’ve said all
I need to say about me?
etched into my skin
definitions I don’t want
to forget.
when I’m seventy I won’t regret
having been inked,
even if wrinkled and faded,
they’re lost in the folds.
I’ll pull my skin tight
and there
I am.
I won’t ever be lost to myself.
by LISTENTOTHEBABE
© All rights reserved 2015
unbolt me 
Beautiful.
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It really is, isn’t it!
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Thank you so much! Babe will love you for this too! 😀
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ah! The memories of tattoos. Yes, a reminder of the good times in life and never forgotten.
Beautifully written poem. 🙂
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Yes, it makes me want to finally decide on a design and get one done too. 😉
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I’d like to see your tattoo. You should post it up. 🙂
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When I finally get around to having it done, I most definitely will! 😀
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🙂 🙂
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love the image here (K)
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It’s a great image, isn’t it? 🙂
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