I’d like to walk
Alone
With my thoughts
In the moonlight
Under the comfort
Of darkness
But the fear
Keeps me inside
I’d like to walk
Alone
These man-made locks
Keep me
From city blocks
Without my consent
The keys who’s keeper
I resent
I’d like to walk
Alone
In the stillness
Of stars
Without cars slowly passing
Too close for comfort
With no reason to be
And no one around to hear me scream
I’d like to walk
Alone
Without you
Telling me
I should carry a gun
Or at least
Pepper spray
To give me a chance to get away
I’d like to walk
Alone
All the way home
Without feeling
Followed
By your gaze
Without daylight
To save me
I’d like to walk
Alone
And know
That I don’t need
To watch my back
From attack
The fact is
We’re far from that.
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