sunrise

fiery flames of color herald change and a new day.

tattoos

first one,burned like hell,pinpricks of fire digging a holeinto my skin,the phoenix rising. second one,a drunken decision,to hell with it all,so the words“so tired” inked on my skin. third onewas anger inducedshadowy flameseating my collarbone,a reminderof survival and instinct. fourth onei got with you,two interlocking heart,and matched tattoosand more to come.