faded,
stretch marks specking
skin, lines etched into thighs
and chest.
minuscule,
bijou ruby acne wounds;
concealed behind bangs,
not makeup.
hidden,
crescent fingernail indents
in palms, holding a fist
too tight.
unavoidable,
bumps on the backs
of legs, almost as if crinkled
paper *****
temporary,
blood red threading and
seams on waists, after
shrinking jeans.
saturated,
sangria and eggplant sunsets
ache to touch; swell slightly
before recovery.
these are my organic tattoos.
Jul 10, 2017
Jul 10, 2017 at 4:20 AM UTC
faded,
stretch marks specking
skin, lines etched into thighs
and chest.
minuscule,
bijou ruby acne wounds;
concealed behind bangs,
not makeup.
hidden,
crescent fingernail indents
in palms, holding a fist
too tight.
unavoidable,
bumps on the backs
of legs, almost as if crinkled
paper *****
temporary,
blood red threading and
seams on waists, after
shrinking jeans.
saturated,
sangria and eggplant sunsets
ache to touch; swell slightly
before recovery.
these are my organic tattoos.
age 15
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