A warm and awesome sunny day In the Southwest town Of Tucson Arizona Buy your dreams a dollar down
Kim & me were walking slow Down Broadway Boulevard We had a silly argument And Kim let down her guard
She was just 14 years old I was sweet sixteen She was a pretty black girl In a t-shirt and blue jeans
Our tiff got fairly vocal We were both strong willed A predator saw our antics And moved in for the ****
We fought a bit and then we split Kim went toward the mall The monster drove by in his van Gave Kimberly a call
Foolish girl! She bought his ploy! He lured and she got IN! His vehicle was shabby He was short & thin
I saw the scene as it went down And though my anger burned I loved the little miscreant And I was concerned
So I headed eastward Towards the way she'd went I was scared by this time I wanted to repent
Then all of a sudden The van! It had come back! The thin dude called me over Said his name was Jack
"I saw Kim," the thin man said, "She is sure upset She's forgiven you the fight She wants to forget
She wanted me to let you know She's waiting in the court I am a good friend of hers... C'mon. Let's make this short
This is a pretty busy street Won't you please get in? I promise I won't hurt you I am just a friend"
Well. Though it was snarky I bought the malarkey And in that van I slid I was just a foolish teen So I did as was bid!
Now. I was in a pretty dress Of colored floral print But it was pure. It was demure It was innocent!
But that scurrilous letcher Looked me up and down I was young, but wasn't dumb His inspection made me frown
"What's that face?" The **** asked "Won't you come and play? I have a matress in the back And come to that I'll pay!"
"YOU'RE NOT FRIEND OF KIMBERLY'S!!! THAT WAS A BIG FAT LIE!! COME NEAR ME, SKINNY MONSTER, AND I'LL BOP YOU TO THE SKY!!!"
Well. That was a big mistake He got furiously mad I didn't know how mean he was I didn't see how bad...
I didn't know he'd prowled the town That he'd no regard for life It should have come as no surprise When he pulled a KNIFE!!!
He said, "Well now, pretty thing, You'd best sing a new note. You ain't tough. I've had enough! I may just slit your throat!
Now. Believe me if you want to. Disbelieve or not. I was strong... and I got calm. Gave the situation thought...
He thought I'd be frightened. He thought I would cry. But I had God's hand upon me As I looked him in the eye
"I'll do what you want, friend, Yep. I been around. I'll do whatever you may want, Just put that **** knife DOWN.
Shaking with desire The creep was spineless squid He looked me up and down again And did as he was bid!!!
Now, the handle of the door Was broken off inside But the window wing was open Yep... the wing was open wide!
He'd set the knife between us I had no time to think I grabbed that knife and threw it out! Quicker than a wink!
A comedic look of Horror Spread over that man's face I looked him in the eyes again I gave that man no Grace!
He thought I would just slap him But I did this instead I turned my back onto the door And KICKED HIM IN THE HEAD!!!
"Now we are on even terms!!!" I screamed with all my might!!! " I dated a black belt... AND I KNOW HOW TO FIGHT!!!"
I'll bet that man was wondering How it all began He knew I didn't mess around And in the end he RAN!!!
I got out his side of the van I tell you no lie As I walked towards the mall I broke down and cried!
A sweet elderly couple Had heard me and my screams They helped me to a phonebooth And soothed me in their arms
The police came very quickly And they were sure impressed They said they'd been looking for the guy But they had no address
I'd taken down his license plate After I broke his chops I pulled it out of my small purse And gave it to the cops
They said I was a hero To have it end that way Then there were reporters It was in the Star the next day.
How a little teenager Had beaten an armed man They apprehended the miscreant I guess that's out his plan
You may find this incredible. You may find this odd. My courage had a higher source
a great and loving GOD.
SoulSurvivor (C) 7/4/2016
This is a true story. It made the paper the next day. Arizona Daily Star in 1973. They chided me about getting in that van. But the way I got out of the situation by the seat of my pants and my wits impressed them. Don't be afraid to fight! But use your head first!
Kimberly had gotten out of the situation unscathed also... At that point he had left the window the van open and she jumped out of it! LOL!
Thanks for reading this long story. And always remember, if you are a teenager (and even if you're not), to be very wary of strangers. This internet can also harbor horrible people. So BE CAREFUL!