Rape: A Living Nightmare

He penetrated my body With utmost force Pulled, squashed and twisted Tortured and battered. I resisted with equal force Fought with painted claws Shouted for help At the top of my voice. I tried with all the might To lift the weight Kicked the core of the manhood But to no avail. My strength drained Thigh fell away Dignity, honor And womanhood violated Body succumbed To his power and control. He seeded me With a nightmare He follows me everywhere His existence The living testimony Of an evil. Inundated with thoughts To get rid of this nightmare But conscience dictates There is life Who is dying to see the light. I delivered him Into my uncertain world But when I look at him It pains my heart I could not bear to hold him He reminded me Of that awful night. I want to be freed Of this nightmare Spread my wings Soar the world And taste every morning For which a wonderful Future beckons. I kept wrestling With my feelings With him around It might be wonderful But it is so painful. I voluntarily relinquished My absolute rights over him To someone who really cares And loves him Unconditionally. Copyright 2017, Rose Marie Juan- Austin, All Rights Reserved