Tribal Mark

by Daniel Godwin

Mother has an unfinished tally

On both sides of her cheek

So it seems.

Deep and elaborate.

A zodiac sign I can't relate.

Cute; admirable.

An incision, I wouldn't agree to.

Single stroke resting

on my chubby cheeks.

Willingly or not?

My stipulation didn't matter.

Beautiful tally, an enhanced mechanism.

Tally my offspring.

A request done

without asking.

Tribal Mark

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