Summary Of Tattoo By October

The poem known as ‘Tattoo’ illustrated by Ted Kosser gives us an understanding of how one’s life can be so fun and enjoyable on the outside but on the inside of things it’s really and truly the opposite. The poem shows a lot about life and gives us as the viewers a brief introduction to how looks can be very deceiving and the perspective of others needs to be taken into consideration. Ted uses the simile “Strong as a Stallion” to give us an overview of what the old man looks like but before that he uses “A dripping dagger held in the fist of a shuddering heart” establishing the fact that he's an old man that’s been through a lot of rough times and deep in his heart all he wants to do is cry.

Mr. Kosser reflects on the old man's appearance as an ordinary “old man thats hearts gone soft and blue” showing that even if he might look “strong as a stallion” and “fast and ornery” his still an ordinary old man whos been through a lot and deep inside his heart ache has been lingering onto him. Obi1Kenobi once said “your eyes can deceive you, don't trust them” which has been seen being used in ‘Tattoo’ and used very well giving us a good understanding of life, giving us the readers a life lesson that should be and would be passed onto generations to come.
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