SheFallsSoftly

This is an image that I’m trying to decide if I would like to have permanently transfered onto my body.

Why the dandelion:

Dandelions are incredibly graceful flowers, and very frail. They are soft, and lovely. They have a dual nature, though; in spite of (and because of) their soft, frail nature, they are incredibly sturdy flowers. Dandelions are very common weeds, they are survivors. They are lucky as well, you can make a wish on them by blowing off the seeds.

Why the quote:

It’s from T. S. Eliot’s "The Hollow Men". Out of context, it makes me think of playfulness, curiousity, freedom, and learning to be one’s self. In context, it’s a reference to hiding, and running, and being fluid.

It would be at my right hip bone, just inside and it would be about 2.5×3".

I won’t be getting it any time soon, but you should let me know what you think.

On another note, I’ve pretty much given up hope that this isn’t permanent, which is a step in the right direction, I guess. I’ve never really been the one who cared the most… it’s an experience, I suppose.

If you would see me again,
I’d undress,
I would cast off sheath, and shield, and armament,
Turn away quilt, comforter, jacket
I would take off denim, wool,
Underwires and bits of lace
Jewelry, ribbon, face paint
All sent away.
Step out of earth, water, skin
And fiction
If you would see me again.
I would be peeled, stripped,
And transparent
And no different in form or intent
From the first or last time we met,
If you would see me again.

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