Quick, sharp pain,
sometimes rather dull.
The needle pricks;
Sometimes blood flows.
A mark of ridicule-
to others, poor judgment,
and still, to others
a way of expression;
A way to release pain-
self-inflicted
or by another hand.
Piercing the skin,
sometimes a scar;
Other times, migration-
always a hole-
unless it closes up;
Still an indentation
of a quick, sharp pain,
sometimes rather dull.
The needle pricks;
Sometimes blood flows.
Author notes
Ehhhh some people think I'm weird for being into piercings and stuff, but I thought maybe if I showed a little more artistic style of it, even though it's kinda morbid, some might get it.
This poem won third place in the [[Pierce.Me.Pretty]] [Contest] by xoxkissme3x.
Written September 16th, 2005
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Thanks very much.
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Great poem, I love to hear about piercings. No most dont understand it. Best of luck in the contest
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I realise it's about piercings now but as I was reading it seemed like a glammed up cutting poem (self inflicted).
I thought this was different though, I couldn't have piercings (other than my ears) but I respect anyone that does because they must be brave! Thanks for entering and following the rules. -
Thanks. I was hoping it was okay for the contest.
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Good poem. Thanks for entering.
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Yeah I'm afraid I'm gonna grow out of it, too, but ehhh it's not too big a deal, I guess. Thanks for the comment. :-)
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I used to be obsessed with piercings and tatoos when I was younger, then I grew up and they didn't as important. I can totally understand your poem though, and sometimes I think back on it, and miss it. -
Thanks! Glad ya liked it! :-)
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You've explained it perfectly, i have two tattoos soon to be getting my third and a tongue ring so yeah this poem is very well written, love it
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Thanks! :-)
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I like your poem...I have my ears gage from a 22 to a 12.. it hurt like hell but it was worth it..good luck in my contest.
Kris -
13 Tattoos and 4 piercings, I know how ya feel.
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Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you liked it. :-)
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No problem. Thanks for the comment and applause. I was just wanting a different kind of contest on here, and maybe to show that just because you have tattoos or piercings, you're not necessarily 'weird'. Thanks again! :-)
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Thanks so much for the comment and applause. I'm glad you liked it so much. Your tattoo and piercing ideas seem great. I hope you get to do all of em! Thanks again. :-)
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Interesting. I've never seen such a description of a piercing. I like the way you repeated some lines in the end, that made me like it more.
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Good job celebrating our tribe! My body is a canvass for much award winning art. As such, I claim it as fully my own.This is a good reminder for those who would judge. Thanks for the good read.
Peace, Rob -
ROCK ON!! 62 days until I get my first tattoo and/or piercing. I love tattoos and piercings. If I could I'd cover my body in tattoos and piercings. I want a skull and cross bones tattooed on the back of my neck, angel wings on my shoulder blades (I'll probably write about those in your contest.), and a symbol from my favorite television show tattooed on my wrist. I want my septum pierced along with my lebret, my eyebrow, and my nipples. I was actually guaging my ears when I saw this contest. I'm so happy that there's finally a contest on AP for me. Thank you for posting the contest!
As for your nice poem. I really like this poem I wish it would have been more descriptive, but it's still beautiful. You can really tell that there was a little pain, but it was a pleasurable kinda pain. This is an amazing poem and I think it's great!! Have a nice day and good luck with your contest.
-Miranda
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Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your lip piercing!!! :-)
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hehe, needles
lol.... that's pretty cool. i like piercings
... i enjoy the way you explore different reasons why people might want them. Lucy x (hoping for my lip to be done soon!)
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Ouch! Well at least ya didn't bleed to death. hehe But that's cool. I have a bunch of piercings, but only one tattoo right now. Thanks for the comment! :-)
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I have quiet a few of my own piercings and tatoos so I'm acustomed to loving needles and pain tho the art of precision
Can be a maze of fun it can also wound I had a tongue ring put in a couple years ago and got a severe infection because the person at the parlor used a bad needle i still have one hell of a scar on my tongue to this day.. -
Thanks for the comment! :-)
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Too old for this, but can appreciate your written poetry. tThanks for sharing a part of society that many do not understand.
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I'm very glad you liked it. Yeah, I haven't seen too many piercing poems on here, either, so I thought I'd spice things up a bit. hehe I have my left eyebrow, labret, belly button and seven ear piercings done, and hope to get more soon. Good luck with yours! Thanks very much for the comment!
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I LOOOOOOOOVE PIERCINGS! and i love this poem. i've never read a poem about piercings before. nice job! i have nine of them myself. and i want to get my tongue and my eyebrow and my ears done some more. good job! I LOVE IT!
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