History of Tattoos

Mummy from 3000 BC
Had a tattoo on its knee
Mustache ink above his lip
Mummy from Chilie, ink did drip

In the fifties tattoos became extinct
But today’s teenagers beg for their ink
Cultural identity now often seen
Spiritual beliefs on a tat, blue green.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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