men

in a world where
men's hands are like blades
to be weaponized when they chose
and their smiles are always creeping
and lips are laced with venom
always carrying a weapon in their jeans
that they will use against you willingly

you have to keep your eyes open
and stay aware and awake
or else you will fall victim
to their false niceties
and live in fear of men
and the dark

your love of touch
that was once a beautiful
and comforting thing
will make you sick