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’
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.

