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etched … into flesh … into the warm muscle of my being your colors … stained me … each a story each a passionate moment of unusual depth from the reds of your hot blood, coursing me the warm ochers - your joyous spirit cool sapphires, your eerie ire sadness and hurt, the slates and grays envious emeralds, (brief) dazzled white brilliance, your smile and the utter inky black of your quiet rage a color that devoured all others - that devoured me choking gasping for your grace (always granted) … you are the ink and I am your integument you have written your sins and supplications upon me … the stories they tell, indelible and intransigent … a bit of pain and bleeding with each glyph and letter wiped smooth by the sweet, soft soothing of your spirit … I am your carnal canvas - your searing brand immutable and love-deep I am your … tattoo. Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden, July 13, 2024

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