Anonymous
spent months looking forward to this day
It took hours of planning for me to look a certain way
No one would see the outfit or makeup that felt so free
But I was ok because it was all just for me
Yet there was something sinister in the air that day
Hell, even outside in the sun there was rain
I ran inside the building with such delight
But that was the place I would be assaulted that night
Under the dark flashing lights and loud sounds surrounding
There was lots of touching but only one that was confounding
I wish I saw their face, maybe I could have stopped it
I would’ve knocked them to their feet with one giant hit
Everything came to a halt that night
Time has passed and I wish with all my might
That I can do more than just brush it off
Or that the woman I told would do more than just scoff
Here I sit feeling broken and alone
Knowing that the actions of a stranger just cost me my home
To this day I don’t go in crowds anymore
You took away a strength I had before
But despite all the pain you have caused
I turn to writing as a way to respond
I will find my strength again in time
And to the person who touched me: I hope that you die
White Noise Zine 