You made love 
To my tattoo

So drawn in 
By the vivid colors

Tracing and kissing
The loops and swirls
Of red blossoms 
Blown on purple winds

Up and down
Petals scattered
Across my body

Searching 
And finding them hidden
On tender skin

Surprising bursts of color
Against pale softness

Envisioning me
Exposed

Inked by needle
Gritting teeth
Clenched fists

Replaced now
By permanent marks
And pleasured sighs.