A sound from behind made her turn around
not a soul was in view I found.
making them feel very afraid terror grew
gripping the fear of being attacked but who
nobody is safe walking out and about
to risk being hurt by some uncouth lout
at anytime of the day or night is safe
there are different opinions and little faith
in our polices ability to protect or control
as their positions hard in this important role
so much pleasure was gained from a stroll
today mugger’s and vandals have taken their toll
unemployment has changed attitudes of mind
the once happy workers are not always kind
or understanding of the plight they are now in
there are those who would steal from their kin
teenagers are confused not knowing what’s ahead
others who lap up the situation are easily led
hookers stand or roam certain areas or streets
so are a lot of unearthly fiends who could complete
the array of nasty people to meet when your out
young mothers and babies who’d hear them shout.
most are afraid to get involved in giving a hand
to save those caught up in the world of the damned.
are the times when it was really safe to walk
with no fear of abuse you felt happy to talk
gone forever like the freedom of movement.
friendliness and cooperation was heaven-sent
our lives are like the flicker of an eyelid
communities today live in fear often divided!
The Foureyed Poet.