Scrapes

"Those scrapes will heal quicker if you use some neosporin", said my best friend as she looked at the scratches on my skin where over the course of the weekend, G. had dragged one of his many knives over my body. I smiled and nodded to her and thanked her for her advice as she winced, probably wondering just how crazy her best friend was. Everyday I run my fingers over my healing scratches. I decided against the neosporin. I like them there. They help keep the memory alive and vivid. I want more...