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Tina-Louise dashed into a tattoo parlor And asked for some ink in the shape of a flower. Much below the knees so my mom doesn’t holler; Would you hurry-up please, I’ve only one hour. Seeing as that flower was never discovered, Tina-Louise went back in for another. And this time she preferred it higher to cover A birth mark she wanted to hide from a lover Since it turned winter, others were oblivious, So each new tattoo became insidious. As her pants concealed the vividly obvious, This fact let Tina to be more devious. Then before spring, Tina-Louise met a good man Who was employed at emptying garbage cans. In no time she had a diamond ring on her hands, And a tattoo of “Stu” high up on her gams. Tina-Louise’s belly started projecting Because of the baby she was expecting. And it mattered not that her Stu was objecting To the art of ink that she wasn’t neglecting. Even Tina-Louise’s gynecologist Chattered on like a wannabe psychologist. Saying stop with the inking, you need to desist, And carried on like a show off apologist. Well, TL’s final tattoo went high on her neck Of some odd creature from the series, Star Trek. And poor Stu could barely keep his temper in check With that mouthful of Clingon he got with a peck. Tina-Louise’s water finally did break During delivery, Doc said for goodness sake. It’s bizarre days like today that take the cake, For there’s a glitch with your baby that’s a mistake. The parents were concerned; well wouldn’t you be too? They thought maybe their baby came out cold blue. Nope, the shaken Doc said, this is completely new; Your sweet little baby has a rose bud tattoo! With one look, Stu fainted onto the sterile floor, Since this wasn’t the newborn he bargained for. Then Tina-Louise gave out one last birthing roar That started and finished with curses galore. Afterword Tina-Louise sat alone and bawled Lamenting the curse to her new baby doll. Why didn’t I listen to my mom at all? And to all the others who made the right call? TL and Stu’s baby now has beautiful skin Thanks to the marvels of modern medicine. Though Tina-Louise never performed a real sin; She wished all her tattoos stayed below her shin. For Juli- Michelle's Rhyme Battle contest 9/29/13
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