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Taboo Tattoo

Was that mark on my skin there yesterday? There is no way for me to remember A tattoo my shoulder did once display Seemed to have disappeared last December Now a red blemish is atop my hand It resembles an octopus with wings In bizarre motions it flaps when I stand Fear to my heart this gruesome creature brings But the octopus does not fly alone There are centipedes, spiders and the like Each day these ugly markings seem to clone Apparently I’m no longer a tyke If you need a tattoo, I’ve some to spare More vivid they are as I lose my hair *Written September 14, 2016 for Sara’s contest

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Robert Lindley

Date: 10/21/2016 4:52:00 AM

Your poem shines with the humor one must have to endure the "bad things" that old age brings. Yet the alternative to old age very few long for. I had to laugh, for we guys notice those blemishes on our bodies too, but think- well we were never beautiful like the ladies to start with! A pleasure to read this fine sonnet my friend..

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/17/2016 9:24:00 AM

Oh My... Sound a bit like me... LOL

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/27/2016 10:25:00 AM

Love this poem Carolyn. Your talent shines through every word. A Fav.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 9/26/2016 12:47:00 PM

Thanks for posting this gem. I dropped by to re-read your pleasant poem........A.M.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/23/2016 8:07:00 PM

OH MY, that sounds pretty gruesome, Carolyn!! You painted a scary look at the side of growing older! I see it's a winner too, so big congrats to you. WEll done.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/23/2016 4:30:00 PM

Had me chuckling with this piece. Hope all is well and you have everything back in place after the flooding. love phyl

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/23/2016 2:59:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Thank you for participating in my contest..I got a chuckle about that octopus..Sara

Paul Callus

Date: 9/23/2016 12:30:00 PM

A pleasant and entertaining sonnet which gave me a big smile, Carolyn. I often joke that I'll get me a tattoo on my 70th birthday:) Hugs // paul

Tom Arnone

Date: 9/22/2016 7:19:00 PM

This will all end when we can finally download our minds into artificial bodies -- although, I'm a little concerned about souls.... Congrats! ;-)

Jack Horne

Date: 9/17/2016 3:23:00 PM

LOL, had a good chuckle at this - a sure winner xx

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 9/16/2016 1:12:00 PM

I'll pass on the tattoos, Carolyn, though they are currently a rage! A fun and informal write on aging; an authentically creative piece for this contest! Bonne chance!! Best wishes, love, Mikki :)

Daver Austin

Date: 9/16/2016 11:56:00 AM

Carolyn with tatoos? I would never have guessed it. And such wild tatoos they are! Your sense of humor is still there and I am thankful. Love, Dave

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/15/2016 9:50:00 PM

Ha ha, I think you have done very well! If only tattoos could survive the onslaught of aging bodies.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/15/2016 8:17:00 PM

A little wake up call for those considering getting a tatto Carolyn. So nice to read some of your poetry again. I hope you are well? Blessings, Connie ; )

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/15/2016 12:22:00 PM

Great poem, as a sonnet even more challenging for the writer. A 7 plus!

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 9/15/2016 11:28:00 AM

Wow! I enjoy reading this piece of yours. Great penned..........A.M.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/14/2016 10:43:00 PM

Fun write Carolyn, I will have to look up her contest. good luck. Love, joyce

Jan Allison

Date: 9/14/2016 3:22:00 PM

I am not a tattoo fan so this made me smile as i love the humour in your lines:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx