by Arcade Link
All the pretty ink that’s etched into your skin
Draped across your body, a robe that only you belong in
O the precious caverns, bloom your ancient bluffs
Reveal your inner workings for all your loves to see
Appeal to my oft forgotten senses
And tear my feet out from under me
Yours—an indispensable existence for all of us
Our own requires your presence
As there’s no replacement for your individuality
And we’ve budgeted for emotional expenses
All the silly words that drip out of my mouth
Disgrace and embarrassment after years have caused me doubt
O the precious caverns, bloom your ancient bluffs
Sing to me your soulsongs, righteous though they may be
I want to hear your melodies within
I want to know everything they mean
Yours is indispensable for all of us
For the comfort that they always tend to bring
A kindness unrecognized, an indulgence unseen
If the tattoos on your body could perform aloud, O the songs that they would sing
O the precious caverns, bloom your ancient bluffs
Yours—an indispensable existence for all of us
(Updated Feb 5, 2024)