hand wash

the label says
hand wash, which is
the same label
i have on me, well
actually it's a
small tattoo
on my lower back,
but i need the same
kind of personal care.
i'm very fragile
that way, and tend
at times when in
the mix of washer
and dryer, in the
heat of a moment
have a porpensity
to fray, and tear
as you may well
know being around
me enough.