Sunday, December 16, 2018

day SIX HUNDRED and NINETY SIX


I wonder

if every woman
in your life told her story
of sexual assault or harassment—

how many would be believed
how many would be doubted
how many would be asked why they didn’t report sooner

how many would feel their reputation tarnish
how many would be be asked, are you sure
you didn’t take it the wrong way

how many would be
mocked shamed parodied
crucified by the leering crowd

how many would feel like they should have stayed quiet

 - Rachel Toalson

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