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Not a stranger in the dark, Not a shadow in an alley— But someone who smiles at your child, Shares jokes at your dinner table, Sings the same songs, Speaks your mother tongue. His hand brushed past— Too long to be chance, Too casual to be innocent. And yet, You froze. Because this wasn’t a monster, Just a man Everyone knew. And liked. You told yourself, “Don’t overreact.” What would the group say? Would they roll their eyes, Or worse— Make it your shame to carry? You were told to be graceful. “Maintain harmony.” “Don’t spoil the vibe.” As if your bruised dignity Could be tucked Behind a polite smile. He laughed louder that day. You left quieter.
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Mar 27
Mar 27, 2026 at 10:20 PM UTC
Indigal1
Someone We Know
Not a stranger in the dark, Not a shadow in an alley— But someone who smiles at your child, Shares jokes at your dinner table, Sings the same songs, Speaks your mother tongue. His hand brushed past— Too long to be chance, Too casual to be innocent. And yet, You froze. Because this wasn’t a monster, Just a man Everyone knew. And liked. You told yourself, “Don’t overreact.” What would the group say? Would they roll their eyes, Or worse— Make it your shame to carry? You were told to be graceful. “Maintain harmony.” “Don’t spoil the vibe.” As if your bruised dignity Could be tucked Behind a polite smile. He laughed louder that day. You left quieter.
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