Nick Armbrister Jimmy Boom Semtex Poet Free verse

Mum, I Want a Tattoo

from my book and inspired by personal experiences

THE COMPLETE NICK ARMBRISTER POETRY COLLECTION Volume 1 1996 - 2013

Copyright 2014 Nick Armbrister 
ISBN - 978-1-326-06399-3

MUM, I WANT A TATTOO

“Can I have a tattoo mum?” 
That was the question I asked 
and the response was unprintable. 

I only want one or maybe three or four. 
All my mates have them 
and most of theirs are home-made messes. 

I want a proper one by a talented tattooist. 
I don’t want “Love and Hate” or “I love mum”. 
I want a panther or a soaring eagle. 

I believe it’s called body art today. 
It’s so brilliant: all I want is to be part of it. 
Well, screw it, I’ll have one done anyhow!

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Nick Armbrister Jimmy Boom Semtex December 18, 2014 at 12:36 AM yes indeed lyric man. my last 1s was a series of hello kitty of my own choice as theyre cool. my next 1s will be 3 neo soviet rockets and also 4 very early aircraft designs of 19th century. on off topic, how do i upload a profile pic here? i see no instructions how.

Nick Armbrister Jimmy Boom Semtex December 17, 2014 at 1:43 AM hi jan well ive 80% covered in tattoos now and dont regret it and still get ink each month. i only have stuff i like. my mum didnt like but she died in july so cant complain now. actually had hand size portrait of her on my back lol. yes let your son make his own choice. only way. maybe you can get inked? my ink is poems, planes, band names i love and more... no regrets... xxx

Jan Allison December 17, 2014 at 1:34 AM I have said to my son a tattoo is for life - at 21 he is old enough to make the right decision but I hear of so many people who say they wish they had never got it done especially if it is in a very visible place - it can affect their work prospects this I know to be true from a friends own experience. Great expressive write (hint mum's know best lol) Hugs jan xxxx