To Be a Woman Alone at Night
Crocodiles have a strong grip
and teeth that cut,
but they can’t hurt you
if you avoid the watering hole.
That is why
I never walk alone at night;
Crocodiles walk on two legs
after dark.
To Be a Woman Alone at Night, Part II
Why do you not
carry your keys
between your knuckles
in a dark parking lot,
or check the backseat
of your car
before you get in?
Because you are
not a woman.
Author: Emily Byrnes
Author Email: [email protected]
Author Bio: Emily Byrnes is a mental health advocate/dog mom/feminist/writer from New York’s capital region. You can check out her Instagram page for more of her work.
Link to social media or website: Instagram @emilybyrnes_
