A New Buzz

Tattoos make me happy!

There once was a time when I was confused

I liked the buzz I got so I used

I used to feel up and I used to feel low

I used to get fast and I used to get slow

Once that all ended, I still wanted more

I saw the cool sign and walked through the door

The people in there were a dangerous crew

They had piercings and hair of green and of blue

But they seemed to be happy and I found its because

They found their pleasure in a different buzz

I sat in the chair and I started to sweat

And the man asked what I wanted to get

I said something lovely to describe my new life

And as he buzzed away, he talked of his children and wife

The pain wasn't pleasant, but I bravely endured

And once he was done, I felt unhindered

A beautiful portrait was forever mine

And it spoke of happiness and life's better times

I often go back and I find its because

I've found my pleasure in a new kind of buzz

Author's Note

Just wanted to write a quick poem about my tattoos :)

Reviews

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jac..]

This is pretty much what it's like going to a tattoo parlor, the descriptions are spot on. The way you flow your poetry dances through the words and add strength to the visuals and I like the underlying theme of rebirth.

I enjoy talking to the artists while having work done, most of them are pretty cool and have great stories to tell. Thank you for sharing.

[D Connolly]

Thank-you so much!

[Valentine]

Your loss of what ever held you captive is admirable. As for the tattoos, why destroy or cover up God's artwork? Valentine

[D Connolly]

God loves us all though, no matter our skin color! :)
I love to decorate myself to accentuate the beauty I already have, and I can't do make up to save my life LOL

[Lorry]

More than one lesson to be learned from your words, but never judging a book by it's cover is the one that works best for me. I try to remember this any time I see a hipster :)

[D Connolly]

The best books are the ones with big surprises :)
Thank-you for the thoughtful review!

[redzone]

love body art... saw your tats and they are wonderfully done.... I worked with a young woman who had a colorful dragon tattooed from he lower back up to her shoulder and around front with the fire flowing over most of her breast... the dragons tail actually wrapped around her lower back to her belly button... it was an amazing work of art and she was really proud of it... I was honored that she allowed me to see most of it as I had never seen anything like it before...

do you ever read "The Illustrated Man" his tattooes came alive and told their storys in the book...

so nice poem and glad you are or have become a new person...

redzone

[D Connolly]

I haven't read that story. I will check it out! There is a comic book character who's tattoos come to life also; I always thought that was a really cool concept

[Gee]

Ouch. I'm to much of a p***y to have people stick needles in me. Enjoyed the read

[D Connolly]

LOL thank-you for the read! :)

[Paul Bell]

Yeah i suppose the greatest buzz is life itself.

[D Connolly]

You're right! What a long, strange trip!

[Pete]

They're beautiful and so is the write. I like those birds and roses and the colors. I guess there really is a new you!

[D Connolly]

Oh baby you have no idea!! Finally get to spend my money on the good stuff! There are some of my other tats in my photos. All courtesy of Matt at Oddity. Thanks for the read and review!! XOXO