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Nobody Goes Out Asking For It


Nobody goes out asking for it.

 


When I walk out,
I am a statement
not be ignored
but not be taken 
advantage of.

 


When I walk out,
-I'm telling you right now-
what you should see?
is one hell of a woman
what you shouldn't?
is a candy bar
that exists only for your desires.

 


Nobody goes out asking for it.

 


I never asked you to follow me.
I didn't want to talk.
I never did anything
to fall victim to sexual assault.

 


I want ya'll to hear me,
Imma say it real short.
None of you deserve
to fall victim of sexual assault.

 


So this is a message to all you men
womanizers
liars
'you told us we would be safe'ers
haters
scarers
self-esteem lowerers

 


NOBODY GOES OUT ASKING FOR IT

 


and if you are a guy?
believe me when I say
that when you followed me
and made that comment
          i didn't like it

 


and believe
when I tell you one thing

 


I DIDN'T ASK FOR IT.

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saudi_araybia

An aspiring poet. To those who want to find themselves, Call me Addy :)

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saudi_araybia
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem :)
upnorthdavid
Powerful and honest, thanks

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