I Was Only 16

It was in the cover of True Crime.
I was only 16 years old.

They walked slowly in the street
as I was heading towards home.

I was only 16 years old.

Quietly they appeared behind her,
like shadows they dragged her in the
alleyway.

I froze and I couldn't move.

Screams, cries of help.

I was only 16.

I started to run.

I ran as fast as I could.

"POLICE! POLICE!"
I screamed from
the top of my lungs.
"POLICE! POLICE!"

I can't remember how long I ran.
I saw a tall man with a uniform.

"What's wrong son?"
can't remember his face.

"A murder, or a rape!
16th street!"

And the running started again.
To the vehicle,
it felt like forever
to start the engine.

I was only 16 years old.
She was only 18.

"Oh dear God!"
the investigation went on
years.

It was in the cover of True Crime.
And I..
I was only 16.