I Walk In Fear

It doesn't matter what I wear Still I walk alone at night in fear. It doesn't matter what I say or think Or whether I've had too much to drink Whether I'm black or brown or white Still I walk alone in fear at night. I walk and avoid the shadows deep Where dangers stalk and strangers creep And I seek out every well-lit haven Hoping to be seen by someone brave Enough to come to my aid As I walk alone at night afraid. When I hear some footsteps close behind I tell myself, for peace of mind, It's just coincidence that they're there. Maybe they too walk alone in fear. But my heart pounds and my stomach grows tight As I walk alone in fear at night. I walk down the middle of the street To be clearly seen by those I meet And walk around, never across, the park For I walk alone in fear in the dark When someone comes near, I’ll be on my phone For I walk in fear at night alone. It shouldn’t matter where I’ve been It shouldn’t matter who I’ve seen Visiting friends or working late Seeing a film or on a date. I should be free to be on my own But in fear, I walk at night alone. I should feel free to take in the stars To walk by the river instead by cars To fill my lungs with a night-scented flower To go to a bar and not care of the hour But you men who prowl take great delight That I walk alone in fear at night..