SandScript 2023 [Digital Exclusive]

Groping Innocence
Mackenzie Dougherty
She can feel his hand
on her thigh,
Caressing her leg.
His arms wrap around her waist as they
sit in the classroom chairs.
His friend sitting across the small table
comments,
But she can only chuckle shakily, saying,
“It’s okay!”
She can feel his hand,
rubbing her stomach.
The rest of the class huddled in a corner
playing card games,
Never taking notice.
A teacherless room gives the students
the freedom to do as they please.
She can feel his hand.
An invitation?
No.
Night Bloomer Cactus Flower
Charcoal
Kira Okuma
No.
NO.
“I-I-I don’t mind.. hugs!”
She can feel his hand
Groping her innocence.
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