Tattoos Poem by Margaret Alice Second

You express your love for the symbolism of
wisdom by having an owl tattooed on your
arm symbolising that wisdom is written on
the tables of your heart - creating a multi-
dimensional symbolism

I objectify my symbols in sound - music and
words - and objects - figurines on my glass
table at home - a magic wand attached to
my bed, a shimmering butterfly and pearl
strings on a silver stick

A wonderful paper doll and nativity scene
at my bed-side, a crystal lamp as symbol
of self-image in the kitchen - the world is
a big book of symbols, the sun, moon,
wind, flowers and trees

The miniatures pasted on my computer
console - just as well tattoos are not my
chosen means, the skin does not offer
enough space for every symbol
I wish to commemorate

Sunday 7 April 2013