WALKING ALONE

I got off work late,
Now I have to walk home late,
How long will it take?
I ask the moon and continue the pace,
I

Bent Smile

I washed my body
because dirt was there
I chopped it all off
Maybe it was my hair?

I threw away those high heels
and

No
I said no, but you still ignore me
Not even my best friend believes my story
I said no, what else could I do
Frozen, I could

I can wear my little black number

I can paint up my face and ruby my lips

I can shake it so you wonder

wiggle my walk,

Raped

Too many of my sisters have been violated,

Some are afraid to say a word in fear they

may go unheard.

Raped