whatcha wanna do that fo'
she asks, as if she doesn't know
because this is my body
I answer
and I want everyone to know
it belongs to me
because for too long it didn't and
I'm takin' it back
because for too long I didn't know
I had the right to take it back
because for too long I didn't know how
to say no but now I know better
even though sometimes I still forget
I can say yes, I can say no
I can say don't you dare
but my body can't speak on it's own
I must open my mouth in my defense
because I gave too much away
for all the wrong reasons
but now I know what belongs to me
and I want to write my story
into my skin
so I'll never forget again
That's really pretty and fem. I would have ran from you and passed it off if you came in and asked me to do it with all the swirls and tiny intricate lines... ha ha but no really very delicate... lovely.
Posted by: Christina | September 23, 2008 at 11:31 PM
That's one of the most beautiful tattoos I've ever seen.
Posted by: Marilyn | April 19, 2008 at 06:19 PM
woohoo sexy strong gorgeous.
XO
Posted by: Thea | April 06, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Beautiful tat & poetry. Enjoy artfest! xx, JP/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | April 05, 2008 at 08:30 AM
You truly rock!
I had wondered about writing my story on my skin and had quietly forgotten about it, but this has inspired me. Thank you.
Posted by: Claire | April 01, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I am head over heels, truly, madly, deeply in love with this. It is a gorgeous tattoo and a gorgeous poem and fits perfectly with the gorgeous woman and spirit that you are. You are AMAZING! xoxoxo
Posted by: Frankie | March 31, 2008 at 04:00 PM
WOW... WOW!! It is a fantastic and beautiful piece of art. Congrats to you!
Posted by: Teece | March 31, 2008 at 01:57 PM
the perfect *memento*
Posted by: jenica | March 31, 2008 at 12:57 PM
I can't think of a better reason to get a tattoo - it's just GORGEOUS and so YOU. I love that you have "wings" for real, now! What a beautiful woman you are...
Posted by: Sam | March 29, 2008 at 01:23 PM
holy-hardcore-grrl!
and i absolutely adore this...
sooooooooooooooo-pretty
and suits you...
and your words...
here's to taking back what is ours.
x.o.
Posted by: gkgirl | March 29, 2008 at 08:09 AM
Yes!!!! Your words are reverberating within me...
This is my first visit to your blog(Megg led me here. :) )
This post has made my weekend.
Thanks you...and what a beautiful tattoo by the way.
Posted by: Celeste | March 29, 2008 at 08:07 AM
HOLY SH*T. (Was the exact thing that came out of my mouth when I opened your blog this morning and I Grinned from ear to ear with GLEE for you!!!!)
I love it.
You ROCK my friend. ROCK.
I miss you - but I see where you've been now!
WOW. GORGEOUS.
Posted by: megg | March 29, 2008 at 05:16 AM
i love your new tattoo. so pretty and unique...would love to hear the story behind it.
Posted by: pink sky | March 29, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: susanna | March 28, 2008 at 07:21 AM
i. love. that. tattoo.
gorgeous
i'm another one who wrote on her body to mark the moments when she reclaimed it so i send you a quiet salute in sisterhood.
and i will be dreaming of new ink myself tonight after seeing the beauty of yours...
Posted by: Frida | March 28, 2008 at 03:09 AM
that is by far the best reason i have ever hear for anyone getting a tattoo
Posted by: chocolate covered musings | March 27, 2008 at 03:15 PM
whoo hoo!
I am REALLY proud of you!
Posted by: wendy | March 27, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Wow! That is so beautiful. The tattoo, the photo and the poem.
I found this online photo library today - where one can store and sell images online - and thought of you.
http://www.fotolibra.com
Posted by: hele | March 27, 2008 at 12:26 PM
i love it! oh my - we need to talk ink! i am working on my next one.
Posted by: kelly | March 27, 2008 at 11:46 AM
oh michelle...this is stunning.
absolutely. positively. stunning.
xoxoxo
Posted by: Kirsten Michelle | March 27, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Lovely and true to life. Both the tattoo and the words.
Posted by: Mandi | March 27, 2008 at 09:46 AM
how absolutely incredibly perfectly beautiful, like you .. xo
Posted by: darlene | March 27, 2008 at 08:43 AM
I felt my soul sigh when I read this. It's beautiful.
Posted by: Missy | March 27, 2008 at 07:43 AM
Beauty!! Perfect Michelle!
Posted by: Irma | March 27, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Oh... such a powerful, strong way to follow that previous post. This is for when words are not enough, I suppose. That's the best reason for getting a tattoo I ever heard. Maybe the only reason. Yay you!
Posted by: Imelda / GreenishLady | March 27, 2008 at 05:13 AM