Checking Out the Tats

Sitting by the river There are lovely urban views, But it’s more fun to people watch And check out the tattoos. A dragon snaking up an arm, Some flowers on a calf, An eagle near an elbow And a wizard with a staff. A Yankee logo on a neck, Some words etched on a chest, A tiger and a postcard with a stamp, Neatly addressed. A bird, an anchor and a leaf And much more, I suppose, Well-hidden from the public, Meant to privately expose.