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Rape
Is it my look,
Is it my age,
Is it my status,
Is it my race,
Is it my ethnicity,
Is it my nationality,
Is it my vulnerability,
Is it my appearance,
Is it my dress,
Is it my faith,
Is it my belief,
Why am I abused,
Why am I tortured,
Why am I raped,
Why am I killed,
Why, in a tragedy,
My head spins,
My mind answers,
A chauvinistic man,
Man’s dominance,
His savage lust,
What is my escape,
I stand up against rape,
I call to stop the rape,
No more victims of rape.
*****
Is it my age,
Is it my status,
Is it my race,
Is it my ethnicity,
Is it my nationality,
Is it my vulnerability,
Is it my appearance,
Is it my dress,
Is it my faith,
Is it my belief,
Why am I abused,
Why am I tortured,
Why am I raped,
Why am I killed,
Why, in a tragedy,
My head spins,
My mind answers,
A chauvinistic man,
Man’s dominance,
His savage lust,
What is my escape,
I stand up against rape,
I call to stop the rape,
No more victims of rape.
*****
Published 8th Jul 2022
Author's Note
I wrote this poem to support my friend who was innocently raped. I tried to write her feelings that can be inspiring for her. She can be a silent torch bearer against it.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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9th Jul 2022 3:14am
I think this was a really beautiful tribute to your sweet friend. I'm sorry she went through that.
The opening was really perfect, as it shows the myriad ways victims are usually blamed for the crimes committed against them. Then the middle downward-why-spiral was perfect.
I hope you showed this to her. It's important.
The opening was really perfect, as it shows the myriad ways victims are usually blamed for the crimes committed against them. Then the middle downward-why-spiral was perfect.
I hope you showed this to her. It's important.
9th Jul 2022 3:41pm
Hello Betty,
Thank you for reading and commenting on it. I was at the cross road for long before I post it.
Love,
KS
Thank you for reading and commenting on it. I was at the cross road for long before I post it.
Love,
KS
9th Jul 2022 6:18am
Hoi hoi
Roger McGough (English poet) said: if you bring talent, that’s fine. But it’s more important that a poet brings empathy.
This very very good piece of work shows that he’s right.
Thank you!
Kind regards, Gus
Roger McGough (English poet) said: if you bring talent, that’s fine. But it’s more important that a poet brings empathy.
This very very good piece of work shows that he’s right.
Thank you!
Kind regards, Gus
9th Jul 2022 3:45pm
Hello H,
Thank you for reading and commenting. I write what I feel or feel I get from others. Your words encourage me. I write mini-stories about others' feelings but I give. them erotic touch. They become very personal. I will see how can I publish them. Your advice is much appreciated.
Thank you,
KS
Thank you for reading and commenting. I write what I feel or feel I get from others. Your words encourage me. I write mini-stories about others' feelings but I give. them erotic touch. They become very personal. I will see how can I publish them. Your advice is much appreciated.
Thank you,
KS
14th Jul 2022 9:31pm
Thank you for writing this in support of your friend, and in order to empathise with women. There is NO excuse for rape in any circumstances, and the sooner we stop victim-blaming, the better. This is a powerful piece.
14th Jul 2022 11:01pm
Hello,
Thank you for sparing time and reading my words filled with feelings of anguish. Women are 50% of the population, they must not be ignored, neglected and abused in any shape, form and kind. My heart goes for those who are murdered in the womb.
Love,
KS
Thank you for sparing time and reading my words filled with feelings of anguish. Women are 50% of the population, they must not be ignored, neglected and abused in any shape, form and kind. My heart goes for those who are murdered in the womb.
Love,
KS
4th Aug 2022 4:17pm
Oh no!I pray she will somehow find healing from this injustice.I'm so sorry she had to go through that.
4th Aug 2022 4:26pm
Thanks for reading and commenting. This is what I tried to do to comfort her and to feel light.
Love,
KSl
Love,
KSl
Sadly a common thing. Many of the women I know have experienced sexual abuse at some point in their lives. Important to give her positive support. It sounds like you do.
A heavy topic wrought with care.
Cheers.
A heavy topic wrought with care.
Cheers.
