Told No One

I was 10 years old the first time I was harassed.
He was a teacher at my school.
I didn’t tell anyone.

I was 17 years old the second time I was harassed.
It happened on the university bus.
I didn’t tell anyone.

I was 19 years old the third time I was harassed.
I was walking down the street.
I didn’t tell anyone.

I was 29 years old the fourth time I was harassed.
He was a coworker.
I didn’t tell anyone.

I don’t know where it’s going to happen next time.
I can’t predict who’s going to harass me next time.

Everyone’s a potential harasser.
They’re the reason I can’t tell anyone.

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