by Leslie Trotter

Created on: July 07, 2009

Raped

Too many of my sisters have been violated,

Some are afraid to say a word in fear they

may go unheard.

Raped

Snatched behind a bush by a stranger,

Hurt on a first date, she never thought he

would impose any danger.

Raped

Like ravenous wolves that tear at the flesh,

shame succeeds in tearing at the spirit.

Raped

In an unjust world the law has many flaws,

with all the details of this horrific crime,

He didn't get to serve any time.

To those who let him go, what if it was your wife,

daughter, sister or mother?

All women should be protected, not thrown away

and disrespected.

Ladies, be careful out in the world, because they're some

who want to harm women and girls, I pray that another

woman will never be, "Raped."

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