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danny's garden

why you should never get a tattoo

journal entry 6.21.25

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Danny Li
Jun 29, 2025
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my first tattoo was for her.
a little ribbon over my left lung, where hers was cut out.

i showed it to her, proud.
she looked and said,
disgusting.

but i love you, ma.
she shook her head.

you used to be so beautiful.

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