I hear footsteps behind me on my long journey home.
I turn around...a man...I scream.
He comes at me and places his large and dirt covered hand over my mouth.
"Be a good girl and you wont get hurt."
Even though I know this is not true, I somewhat oblige.
I'm pushed down onto the damp earth with his hand still covering my mouth.
Down goes my skirt.
Dont goes my panties.
In he goes.
Ow.
I squirm and and fight even though it's no use, for his body is too large on top of me.
He touches me and I feel dirty, for my body responds to his unsensual grasps.
He fondles, grabs, and fucks me until a feeling of satisfaction comes over him.
Red marks are abundant over my torso and between my theighs.
With my innocence stolen,
And no clothes covering my body,
I slowly retreat back to the cold ground and whisper the word,
"Help!"
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About Rape.
Written October 21st, 2006
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This is a raw, powerful, painful piece of writing. You
portrayed a horrible, dreadful experience using just the
power of your words. I hope this has never happened to
you. You did a wonderful job of portraying a terrible
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THis is profoundly emotionally correct. I do not know if you experienced this or know of someone who has, but you have hit the nail on the head. I am a rape survivor and The jerk is sitting in jail with bubba now violating him as was done to me.
'I slowly retreat back to the cold ground and whisper the word,
"Help!" '.... this statement says a thousand words all wrapped up in one breath..HELP. So many people do not understand how degrating and scarlet lettered a person becomes becuase of a sexual act that many think a woman JUST ASKED FOR because of what she was wearing or even saying. This is not true, no woman deserves to be raped because of a certain statement she says or for what she is wearing.
Also, some are too ashamed and hurt to even try to cry for help from the hospital, authorities and the rapist is free to attack again. But others will fight for their right to be vindicated by society to admit that the rapist is at fault. Long court battles can drain a victim/survivor, but when the perp finally admits his guilt to the crime the survivor is released from the scarlet letter and placed on a pedistal of honor for her determination to prove the truth. But personal healing takes forever to accept and accomplish. It has been two years for me and I still play vollyball with my emotional state when it coes to associating with men and developing friendships with them. IT is not easy.
This poem says a lot and i applaud its message of pain, and hope.
If this happened to you...remember you are not alone. Seek help from the local domestic violence centers in your town. These programs are not just for those in abusive relationships...there are programs run by the DV centers for sexual assault victim/survivors. just do the outreach and you will be connected to them. Good luck and God Bless.
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... I honestly do not know what to say. This is so horrible.. This is so tragic and something I wish no one had to go through. Unfortunately there are some sickos out there. Stupid assholes. Well written and thankyou for sharing.
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