It's just a scratch

Her shoes were gone

Fallen off or never had the chance to put them on

Her feet were cut and worn
From a barefoot jog or a terrified run

Her knees were scratched and grazed

From a stumble or being pushed
Her waist was bruised; black and blue

From an accident or an attack

Her arms were wounded and ripped
From a mishap or an assault

Her chest was slashed
From a fall or from a knife
Her face was bleeding
From a tumble or from a strike
Her lips were smiling
"It's just a scratch."  

Reviews

[KurKota]

Very effective in provoking the thoughts of abuse. Good writing !

[Sami Khalil]

I agree . It keeps you wondering.

[william keepers]

Fascinating read that leaves me wondering... Perhaps neither attack nor fall?

[Tara]

Aha, it's a mystery, glad you enjoyed :D