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Poetry: Rape

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I washed my body
because dirt was there
I chopped it all off
Maybe it was my hair?

I threw away those high heels
and v-neck shirts
I now wear sweaters
Maybe it was my short skirts?

I tossed out my makeup
and everything in that case
I now wear a mask
Maybe it was my face?

I bent my smile
to twist my grin
I eat a lot now
Maybe I was too thin?

I shut off my voice
To not stand out in a crowd
I now speak of nothing
Maybe I was too loud?

I washed my body
because dirt was there
It would never rinse off
Maybe I am to share?

I still wash my body
Every now and then
but, I know it was never me
It was always him

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