“consent is a basic human right.”

the privilege of consent has been taken advantage of for far too long.
unconsciousness does not equal consent.
being under the influence does not equal consent.
coerced consent does not equal consent.

consent is only one thing: explicit permission. “yes.”

just because they don’t say no, does not mean they said yes.
do not use their nervousness against them.

you swore
you would never leave
you swore
you would stay
you swore
she would never get in the way

you lied
you left
you lied
you're gone
you lied
she's your world

don't come back
you left
don't come back
you're gone
don't come back
she's your world

you notice
my blank stare
you notice
my shaking hands
you notice
my broken voice
but do you?

i love you
i love you
i love you

why?
because your smile lights up a room?
because your eyes twinkle with the hope of a you child?
because your laugh sounds like pure bliss?

yes
yes
and yes

but you broke my heart.

silly me, thinking that things would change.