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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Oswego chapter.

First a picture on Pinterest 

Now it’s a permanent image on my skin

 

Just a basic outline of a carousel 

I didn’t just get it because 

I love Melanie Martinez 

It has more meaning 

than many would know

 

Did I want it to be shaded?

Yes

Did I change my mind after 

seeing my sister in pain?

Yes

Did it hurt?

No

Was it like an annoying fly that won’t leave you alone? 

Yes

 

My outlined carousel sits on my arm

What is it for?

For my mom

To represent 

her love for them,

to represent 

her childish side. 

 

Soon another tattoo will appear on my skin

A Peter Pan inspired one

Not just because it’s my favorite movie

Because it’s my last bit of childhood 

I can hold it with me. 

 

What was once an image on Pinterest

Now is a permanent image on my skin. 

The outlined carousel

My tattoo 

 

Erin Blank

Oswego '23

Erin is a Cinema and Screen studies major and a creative writing minor. She loves Disney and Horror movies, and her favorite director is Taika Watiti. Despite film and writing, she also loves art, baking, and musical theater. She is a July Cancer and her favorite holiday is Halloween.
Jordyn is a Biology major with a minor in creative writing at SUNY Oswego. She hopes to open a rehabilitation center for wildlife in the future. She's very passionate about animals and spreading awareness for animal rights. She also enjoys drawing and painting.