by Erica Costa
TW: topic of sexual assault
Ugh why can’t I find something to wear?
I guess this skirt will do, oh shit, now I have to fix my hair
Comb, brush, slick down them edges, wrap it and done
With me looking like this, boy don’t go thinking you can score yourself a home run
It’s 95 degrees out, should I grab a sweater
Hide my body so you don’t get a peek, would that be better?
They say you should always feel safe in your own body
But how can I, when all you do is stare?
Take your eyes off me, can’t a girl get some freaking air
7:05, bus arrives in 3 minutes, I better go, I don’t want to be tardy
Running at full speed to the bus stop
In my tight skirt and crop top
Ugh, I can’t believe I forgot my damn sweater next to my desktop
All the wondering eyes pulverized my soul
In front of you stands a girl whose shoulders are uncovered, sir what is your goal?
Heart beating fast
Should I run back home
Or let you roam
Me with your eyes?
Or should I let you tell me your lies
Convince me that I’m worthy of your hello
Bullshit
Don’t act like I can’t see the smirk on your face
Don’t you dare step take a step closer
I know karate and I’m not afraid to put you in your place
One step forward but felt like I was stepping backwards
Hold up, did you just grab my ass?
Oh God, where’s the button I want to fast-forward
Horrified I was, timid I felt, anger I performed
Did you really think I liked your hands on my body, how tf could you be so uninformed?
My eyes are wide open but the view is pitch black
I’m reaching but no one can help
I’m drowning in my own tears
And all you can say is “welp”
This is all my fault
I’m sorry sir, I didn’t mean to tempt you
With my unhidden features
Excuse me while I break through
This crowded hallway
Feeling empty
Believing that because I am a female,
I take fault
In sexual assault
Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
34% of victims of sexual assault and rape are under age 12, and 66% of victims of sexual assault and rape are age 12-17.
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