A Fingertip Stained

I like to keep my fingertips brown.
Dirt under at least one nail.
I like to keep one open wound
out of respect for my mortality,
and to keep my flesh from becoming frail.
I like to keep a stained fingertip at attention.
My lips pressed together,
and a song on queue in my head.

To enhance my days
humming a little ditty
tapping attentive fingertips
 - not at all too pretty.

Jordan R Shaver