Thank you, Drabble for publishing this short tale.
Tattoo
By Linda Imbler
Kevis’s official death was June, 2161. He had previously died on November, 2016.
In his afterlife, he got a tattoo every time there was a massive group of sins committed. The big kind involving lots of people, hatred, brutality, and hopelessness.
Over the centuries, he received enough to cover his entire body. He developed huge asymmetrical lumps all over his body. Ink replaced his blood.
Gordon took his place. He expected centuries of pigmentation on his body. Instead, his first tattoo covered his entire back. It depicted a dead, still planet. The pain would always be excruciating.
My Drawing:
My Drawing:
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