tattoos

i actually sometimes still do tattoos.
mostly leaves and trees and nature stuff,
with a lot of words mixed in to make sure i remember
that i'm still just a tat guy.

flowers.
and a snake.

and a tree with a topper.
y'know something?
i really do enjoy tattooing.
that's a fact.
but it isn't all fun ideas and cool clients.
maybe that's the best part?
no.
for real.
without the bitter, the sweet's just not as sweet.
that's the up-north mountain-style tattoo truth, kids.
i just wanna draw all the tattoos,
and have decent conversation,
and get paid,
and use those movie checks to build a better tomorrow.
....for me and mine.
i'm not at the point where i'm changing the world,
but i'd really like to change my circumstance.
we'll worry about the bigger picture once i get those
stacks on stacks on stacks piled up from tattooing little pictures.
real talk,
i'm motivated to do more and better work every day
because i know all too well that a grand don't come for free;
never quiet, never soft.....