plea from your skin

tattoos up and down arms, called sleeve
give skin a rest, a little reprieve
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Villalon Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 4:12 AM
For centuries, tattoos are known as art even when embedded on almost whole human skin, not just on arms as 'sleeves." There is sacredness being promoted and projected, but not all people look at it the same way. I have nothing against tattoos. It's people's outer, extended expressions of themselves. I never had one. :) Cliff
Godwin Avatar
October 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I can barely look. What they call 'sleeves', I call 'reptile skin' and I regret it makes me feel ill. Could be because I've a Libra sun. Our generation went to the Smithsonian to see the piercings, tattooing & other that started in the 80s. Think of all the sagging tattoos that will exist in a decade or so! Hope you are doing well. CayCay
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