the repeated violation of this vessel
had made me out to be a victim,
made me out to believe that i could only be a victim,
to belive i could only have things done to me.
the repeated violation of this vessel
had me take a backseat,
in regards to control
over my sexuality.
the repeated violation of this vessel
almost took from me:
the ability to feel pleasure,
to feel in control,
to feel safe under a man—
feel safe with his hands around my neck
and know he's not going to hurt me.
he will not leave me bruised,
he will not leave me used,
he will not leave me broken.
the repeated violation of this vessel
was a step back on the way to sexual empowerment.
i am empowered nonetheless.
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sometimes rain, sometimes rainbow - poetry collection
Poetrya collection of poems, written in real time about the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with healing. PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS this poetry collection includes themes and descriptions of: sexual violence/assault/harassment PTSD halluci...
