“And indeed there will be time
To wonder, ‘Do I dare?’ and, ‘Do I dare?’
Time to turn back and descend the stair,
With a bald spot in the middle of my hair—
[They will say: 'How his hair is growing thin!']
My morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin,
My necktie rich and modest, but asserted by a simple pin—
[They will say: 'But how his arms and legs are thin!']
Do I dare
Disturb the universe?
In a minute there is time
For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.”
This is Callie’s tattoo:
This is a question asked by a man in the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
” by T.S. Eliot (my favorite poet). In the poem, he tries over and over to muster up the courage to pursue his dreams, but his fears and doubts always stop him. This is my personal reminder everyday, a way to constantly ask myself, “Am I brave enough to make a difference in the world?” I want to be able to answer, “Yes.”
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i really like this poem as well. i’ve seen this tattoo before a few times but this is the best i’ve seen! i love the boldness of it – and the font is just perfect! and the meaning behind it for you is awesome!
i’m envious!
i really like this one! awesome position as well :P
awesome :) Definitely my favorite poem, and I have a Prufrock tattoo on my wrist, too. I thought about getting that line, too, but instead went with another.
What a great reminder! I also really like the line ‘In a minute there is time’
This is mine… I still love it just as much as the first day I got it. It’s something I can treasure for the rest of my life. For some reason, Eliot speaks to me so personally. I’m an English major and I’ve been exposed to dozens of poets, but he’s still my favorite. The font is Monotype Corsiva, in case you’re wondering.
That’s my sister! Well… she’s like my sister. I’m so proud of her! Also that’s one of my favorite tattoos possibly EVER!
that’s awesome going for a classic font like Monotype Corsiva! fantastic!
the poem is used in the Chocolate War as well I believe.
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