Got my new ink today! It's the Whitman quote (2nd line from Song of Myself) that Steve & I had engraved in our wedding rings. I had the first half, and he had the second, so they belonged together. Chemistry, poetry, love, gay history. It was the perfect statement. Now it's part of me.
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The tattoo artist was wonderful. She did an amazing job. It's exactly as I wanted it. She got teary-eyed when I told her what it was and why I was doing it. That was a good sign. Meant she was going to take it seriously.
I effuse my flesh in eddies, and drift it in lacy jags.
I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love,
If you want me again look for me under your boot-soles.
But I shall be good health to you nevertheless,
And filter and fibre your blood.
Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged,
Missing me one place search another,
I stop somewhere waiting for you.
You two had a sweet, caring love that was manifest to anyone who knew you.
I find myself so happy for the years you had together.
❤️