Do you like them or hate them or somewhere in between?
Do you want one, or none, a few, or a lot?
Do you have one or some already-- or do you swear you will never get one?
Personally, I have no tattoos or piercings. To family, I give typical boring reasons, but my reasons are not the truth. I will say things like, "well, it's permanent and I do not want to make a hasty decision about something that is forever (or at least not easily removed) and it also affects how others see a person." In truth, words, images, and punctures of the body have powerful meanings and should never be taken lightly. It is like the old legends about not telling your name to just anyone. A misunderstood image, placed liberally on the body, can bind you to something to which you would not wish to be bound, and might not even realize you are bound. I would know what I am doing before choosing what I would bind myself to... something to think about.
2007-04-27
03:59:46
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