Inked

Everything I know is written on my skin,

inked in black, the words that I heed,

a breathing journal, my life held within

All that I am can be traced on my arms,

inked in green, the crystals that I carry.

Everything I know is written on my skin.

Please, can you remind me, who 'I am',

inked in purple, the midnight moon,

a breathing journal, my life held within.

When I am lost, I read all these signs,

inked in blue, pansies, my favourites.

Everything I know is written on my skin.

Notes to myself and reminders to heal,

inked in brown, mountains to ground me,

a breathing journal, my life held within

Inked in yellow, a meditating woman.

Inked in orange, a book with a cup of tea.

Everything I know is written on my skin -

a breathing journal, my life held within.