THE TATTOO

by Wynne Renz with photos by Shan Driscoll

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Serious bizness
Alla courtside

Da pretty
Fillies freakin’

Der skirts
Straight up

To der
Leetle

Nipple nose
Job Knicks

For de
Have ya

Have u
Seen dee

Seen da
Playa’s tattoo?

Tattoo so
Photoreal

Is tic
Really

A diamond
Crispy ‘N crusted

Semi precious
Graveyard stone?

Wit da prettiest
Fillies birt-name

All up ‘N
EnGraved

Cross its
Omen grill?

‘N it true
‘Round the roses

Der inked
A warning thick

‘Er than an N.Y.
Countryside?

Shit, tattoo’s
Fuckin’ mass

Futcha
Projectin’

Fillie’s tacky
Tickled demise

Big surprise
Whilt big playa’

Dribblin’
Fratricide

Rappin’ his
Reaper’s chains

Whilt she
Drip pumpin’

Fan dope’mine
Through her

Clap ‘N
Whistle veins.

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Wynne Renz is a writer and professional namer. Her feature film, Bedrooms, was recently acquired by Showtime Networks. Her first collection of poetry, Nobody Loves Nobody, received critical acclaim from the Poet Laureate of California, emeritus. Wynne grew up in Missoula, Montana. She currently lives in Los Angeles.  Look for more of Wynne in your future.

Shan Driscoll is High Con’s laboratory specialist.  A series of her work will be featured alongside the works of poet Joseph Lynch in the forthcoming print edition of this review.

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