Defiance (Figthing Back when Raped)
If you happen to find yourself as a unwilling participant, fight back! Yell, kick scream, use your fingernails. Do not give him/her your power if at all possible. I reintroduce to you Defiance:
Inside I am
defiant
on the surface
tears trickling
entreating him
please stop
mind inquiring
how could this be
befalling me
if I am in
asleep
wake up! wake up!
reality I am
living
anger is rising
he will not take
without
permission
not trespass
without my
consent
I begin to
yell
I begin to
fight
I kick his
weapon
he bends over
writhing
in pain
he grabs for
me
I kick again
he's grasping
I'm running
yelling
crying
outside I am
defiant
he did not
take
what belongs to
me
my dignity
my self respect
my love
for me.
Published by Zenovia B.
My name is Zenovia Barksdale and I am 45 years old, mother and grandmother. I have written a book, "I Refuse To Be Lonely and also the "Beauty and Strength Of A Woman." at www.lulu.com View profile
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