NO
My body does not give permission
Nor allow it to be so
No matter what we are told now
NO MEANS NO
My body is my own
I have no regard for those who
Say I didn’t fight enough
So I must have wanted to
Rape is not a dime store toy
It’s a cruelty beyond words
And anyone who says else
Is simply absurd
I didn’t really fight enough?
My body…mind needs to shut down
Wonder if such statements would be made
If YOUR life was turned upside down
Do you understand the torment
Do you understand the fear
After living with a rape
The last thing we need to hear
If she asked for it
Or she didn’t hit hard enough
She isn’t a victim
Maybe she likes it rough
If it seems I am being unkind
Or if my heart is being twisted
I will tell you I know a God
Who said…no…insisted
I be treated with respect
I am deemed as a Queen
Protected by a Creator
Who understands what I mean
When I say this one more time
NO matter who tells you so
In the instance of RAPE
No means NO
**My poem today is in response to a Superior Court Justice’s remarks about a rape case**
To my readers…rape is a horrendous crime…not to be taken lightly. It takes so much courage to come forth and report this crime…PLEASE do not victimize her twice
I wish you all Peace
wow! I love how in most cases, i find out about the latest tragedy through your poetry because you have it posted before I see it on the news!
How do you manage to be so focused and organized while going through all that you do?
#superwoman lol
Hi Kim,
I ‘m not sure how it happens…except to say that the writing comes through me and not from me. It is just a very sad situation…and we are giving authority to the wrong people.
Peace to you
Amazing – I wish everyone would read this poem! Strong message!
“Is” she asked for it (?) should be “If” ?
Much love, Donna
Hi Donna,
I definitely need to change that. This poem called to me.
Love always