When I saw this piece I immediately thought of a dear friend of mine who took his own life two years ago. I can't believe it's been that long. My friend of 8 years was inked with tattoos all over his body. When I first met him there were two tattoos that caught my eye immediately.
On one side of his neck he sported a question mark and on the other side an exclamation mark. The statement and the question. Although, I back then I thought the tattoos looked silly, I appreciated the symbolism.
I've never been one to grieve by lighting candles, making tributes or offering words such as, "My thoughts and prayers are with you." That has always seemed so empty to me. When I see things that remind me of my friend I grieve. Thoughts of him are still very potent. This art piece reminds me of him. I miss him. That is all.
This "Pop in Magenta" piece is from Dig The Earth on etsy.
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