One Night a Bad Thing Happened
One night a bad thing happened, it took me by surprise,
I’ve lost count how many times tears have fallen from my eyes.
I never asked for it to happen to me and it hurt beyond repair,
It felt like I was the only one, like no others' pain could ever compare.
One night a bad thing happened, I was the victim of a crime,
The perpetrator took something from me, something that was solely mine.
He did it without asking, he ignored me when I said no,
I hoped he’d see me crying and realise that was his cue to go.
One night a bad thing happened, it still hurts me even now,
I thought the pain would vanish but it’s stuck with me somehow.
I wish I could go back and avoid that situation,
Unfortunately I can’t so instead I want to help the nation.
One night a bad thing happened, but I won’t allow it to control me,
I’m strong, I’m brave, I’m loved and that is what all this has shown me.
You tried to knock me down with both your actions and your lies,
It very nearly worked until I saw with clearer eyes.
One night a bad thing happened, and it changed my life completely,
But I’m lucky now that I can say it will never again defeat me.
You took from me my dignity and along with that my pride,
But I took that back the day I decided to stand up and no longer hide.
One night a bad thing happened but together we survivors stand,
There’s an unwritten understanding because we’ve all been there firsthand.
We’re strong as one and together we will all become united,
Sexual assault brought us together and together we will fight it.
One night a bad thing happened, it took me by surprise,
I’m not sure how I did it but I was strong and I have survived.
