Tattoo

I have always loved the phrase
The heart beats a tattoo 
But now I think I’ll take a break
From the inked needle who,
Has valiantly inscribed my pain
Inside and out of view

Each gash of flesh, was tended to 
No explanations needed
But now it seems, 
I cannot heal
My resilience now depleted

My coping skills have mutinied
They’ve even formed a union
Now all alone, I must concede
I’m incompetently human

 

MargaretE.

VT

YWP Alumni

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