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Cloaked In Ink

The beauty of the molten gold Embedded beneath my skin Mysteries concealed, stories untold They gazed at in disdain. Forever bold, meaningless art Ravaged with sinful brands Beyond the graft, speaks the heart The criminal is in a trance. Defeat and sorrow spurt from within In veiled obscurity it clings to me Happiness etched like a triumphant grin Dearest friends unlock the key. Oh, I’ll clothe my soul with abundant colors Of endless styles and hue Take no heed of the momentous rumors Of another great tattoo. © Arabelle Sanchez-Grospe 0892014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 9/7/2014 8:39:00 AM
A lovely read Arabelle. I must admit it left me bewildered, so much was said here. But bewildered in a curious, "I want to know more" kind of way. Are these new tattoos? Old tattoos hidden by newer, brighter ones? Removed tattoos? Or a yearning from within the soul to want one but not getting one? THANK you for posting such lovely imagery. Please write more x
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Date: 8/19/2014 1:40:00 PM
Awesome! I love it! Great Job!!!
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Date: 8/19/2014 4:59:00 PM
Thank you, Roxie. How sweet of you to drop by.

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