TENDER FLESH

MARK OF MEMORY

“Tattoos always fascinated me, even as a young child. But, of course, just like most of us, I was raised to believe that it was a mark of someone who had gone astray or was, you know, too cool for the rigors of society. Needless to say, I never had the courage to get one, apart from the temporary ones of our childhood or the haphazard one I drew on my arm as inspired by the arm band of Melanie C. (aka Sporty Spice). This all changed a little after I won many moons ago where I anchored everything on unerring faith. The word, all of which serve as constant remembrance of memories marked and made. (Don’t tell my Mom, but I do plan on getting, as of last count, five more. As to what it will be? That’ll be a surprise.”, Associate Editor