what if everything you ever said was tattooed onto your skin

If everything you ever said got tattooed onto your skin, the world would be a better place. People would not make up rumors or lie. The world would be more honest, and people might have less of a struggle to trust. While some people might cover up their lies or untruthful words, they would be revealed eventually; there would be no cover. There might be people who wear their lies proudly, but that only further shows what kind of person they are. Their words would be an easy way to learn people as well, take a swift glance at anyone's wrists or arm to see what kind of person they are. You could call this quick to judge, but we would all do it.

While it might be a more honest world, it could also be more secretive and worse and the world now. People wouldn't tell on others' crimes, "What if someone reads I ratted them out?" people would think. People might not say how they feel, afraid of what stays on their skin. This alternate universe might be more lawful, but also more silent.

I feel like I would be more aware of what comes out of my mouth; I would not blurt things out or shout when I'm upset. The words written on my skin would be me trying to stand my ground, trying to help my friends out, and rants. I wouldn't agree with people just to agree with them as I do now though; I would only speak of what I truly believe in. If I were mad, I would write instead of vent-both equally therapeutic for me-but in that world my anger would show forever. I would read my words from my favorite days before I go to sleep or in class when I get distracted. I would giggle at memories and get flashback; I would regret when I tried to argue with someone but failed because I had to hold back. I would live my life knowing I had to watch what I say at all times.

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  1. naya-english 1October 26, 2017 at 12:34 PM


    I can tell you put a lot of effort into this blog post. This pst makes me want to watch what I say more often.

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