Walking...
Looking up I say hello
Looking down how was I to know
Looking left he's not there
Looking right, he's gone, and I don't know where

Walking...
He's not in sight
    but I feel his breath
    and hear his voice
Will this be death
    or will rape be his choice
My body's feeling fear
Oh know, where did he go
My mind is reeling
Sensing he is near

Walking...
Cutting through the park
Oh no, it's so dark
He's close behind me
What to do as he orders me
To get up against the tree
Holding tight to my guitar
Thinking ... home is not very far

Running...
I make it home
    Where is he
I'm all alone
    Leave me be
Is  all  I  ask
I'm on the phone
    and now I'm safe
    but for how long
I'll never know

Sleeping...
Listening to my favorite song
My fear is finally gone
At least until I wake

by savvy-08/14/96...

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