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Tag: Tattoo

Walking Canvas

March 3, 2017April 4, 2017 ~ Jo ~ Leave a comment

i keep dreaming of ink flowing across my body a never-ending cascade of art, permanently etched, making me smile when i wake up in the morning and shuffle to the mirror, rub the sleep from my eyes and remember that i'm a walking canvas. last night, i dreamt that my mother and i went to … Continue reading Walking Canvas

What Makes Me Happy, for No Apparent Reason

April 10, 2013 ~ Jo ~ 5 Comments

Baristas. Especially ones with mustaches and suspenders. Cinnamon scones, lightly toasted. Adding to my extensive nail-polish collection. The discovery of new drink flavors [chai tea latte + ginger!]. New sandals. Freshly sharpened pencils. A big white canvas and a shitload of paint. When my hair gets huge and curly. A warm breeze when its 65 … Continue reading What Makes Me Happy, for No Apparent Reason

I’m awake II

November 9, 2012August 10, 2017 ~ Jo ~ 2 Comments

Once upon a time…   they were folded wings, going all along her back, in silver and white patterns huge and multicolored and beautiful this tattoo had taken a few weeks to complete a lot of pain but it had been worth it, in the end as she dreamed, she slept in her dream and … Continue reading I’m awake II

I’m awake.

November 7, 2012August 10, 2017 ~ Jo ~ Leave a comment

My body is waking up I knew because my mind was asleep, and my thoughts were groggy, but my limbs were awash with life and Movement. I look at the clock – it’s 3 am, why am I awake? Did something startle me? Was there a noise? Nothing stirs, nothing whispers. Even my curtains are … Continue reading I’m awake.

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