Tattoo

Needle rakes through skin; in its wake – pain, blood and joy: an image preserved.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 12:32 AM
Finally, I found one!!! haha. and it's really cool!
Callus Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 7:39 AM
You ably describe the process of tattooing, together with the pros and cons that come with it, John. I have nothing against small arty, meaningful tattoos, but excess can turn beauty into an ugly sight! Regards // paul
Michaels Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Totally agree! Thanks for your comments, Paul. Regards, John.
Sangwai Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Well preserved the moment in Haiku form. Liked it.
Michaels Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 4:04 AM
Thank you!
Hyler Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Thank you for sharing :)
Michaels Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 4:03 AM
You're quite welcome... glad you liked it.
Nance Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 7:48 AM
Great description! If it wasn't for needles and pain I would get a tattoo too. ;)
Michaels Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Thanks for the positive comment... if it wasn't for the needles, the pain, the chance of infection and the permanency, I'd get one too!!
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