Poetry from Victims of Sexual Assault
The poem below was taken from the Sexual Assault Care Center and can be found at: http://www.sacc.to/sya/ownwords/archive.htm#poem_e. To read more poems by those who have experienced sexual assault and are trying overcome this travesty, please click on the url above.
Because of the Pain
I can't stand to look at your face,
But it's stuck in my mind and making me blind.
When I think of you my heart starts to race,
Because of the fear you have left behind.
I can't eat, sleep, of even stand on my feet,
Because the pain is making me weak.
You took it all away from me,
Just so you could have the moment of height.
You made me feel like I was wee,
When you took away all my might.
I have no more control, will or want,
Because the pain is making me gaunt.
Why couldn't you just stop,
When I was screaming and crying,
Why couldn't you just leave, instead of climbing on top,
Cause in that moment of fear I just felt like dying.
I lost my laugher, my smile and my inner-child,
Because the pain is making me go wild.
Was it worth it in the end?
Your few minutes you won?
For a life of offend,
You have brought on.
I will not let you have glory, take my power, or feel triumphant
Because the pain is making me proficient.
You thought you were victorious,
And got away with a good night.
But don't you worry I will make you notorious,
Because you picked the wrong girl to fight,
I will win, learn and advance from this situation,
Because the pain is giving me determination.
– Anon –