1/3 of women
Around the world are
Sexually abused
Physically and mentally
That
Is
1,466,666,666 women
Little girls
Grown women
The women next to you
The girl behind you
Your friend
Your enemy
Your girlfriend
So
We
Have
To
Walk a little quicker
Hold our keys
Be modest
Keep our mouth shut
Fake a phone call
Mold into expectations
And yet
1,466,666,666 women
Have bruises
On their hearts
And bruises
On their skin
1,466,666,666 women
Stop
Telling
Woman
What
They
Can
And
Can't
Do
This is not ok
You think
Just because
When you were born
And the nurse held you up
Saying,
"It's a boy"
I have never wanted
Something more than I do now
The problem is
I don't know what
I don't know what
I long for
What I reach for
It's like a dream
Blurry and unrecognizable
I want this thing
In the car
After dark
With the headlights shining
On the wet pavement
Like stars on the ground
I curl up in my seat
And the news is on
Voices fill the car
Not my own
Not my dads
Comments
This is such an important topic that affects so many different women from around the world. Adding the calculated number really emphasizes just how massive the issue is. I also love your use of repetition and pacing. Keep up the good work <3
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This is so amazing and real.
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