i want to get a tattoo of the Great Wave off Kanagawa.

over my left breast

black ink outline, ocean blue

an isle of living water I carry along 

a relief to my parched heart

all movements are a sign of thirst.*

an ocean solely for me

to set sail my solo voyages

braving the storms I made for myself.

the sentiment of arrested Wave in flux 

reminding this too shall pass.

I want to get it temporary 

because I am god fearing 

but alas! I long to be Seafaring.



           





 

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