Youarenotnext

#YouAreNotNext No. That predator should've kept his eyes closed, His hands to himself, His temptations under control. Often times we indulge in these predators behaviour. Feminist Imani once said, "as short as this poem was, another woman just became a victim of rape" and I add on, as ongoing as this may be the hive is/are predators waiting to be unvailed. Predators turn into vultures and then rapist. I could go on and tell you how trifle it is to these people, The innocence and beauty you possess even when you don't believe it, The stride in your walk even when you don't have pride, But I'm here to talk to my women. It's not your fault, neither is it his but I'm not here to make excuses for him and justify his actions. It's a contusion, But every contusion heals. You're a trove of more than what lies between your thighs . You're a trove of all that exists and is yet to happen. Do not let a predator steal your shine for every Queen should stand their ground even when they are on the floor. ~Low-Key Poet?? -Sihle Simelane