Remember

Thanks to the anonymous survivor who shared this powerful poem.

** Trigger warning. This poem could cause distress and bring back painful memories if you have also been subjected to rape, sexual violence and abuse. **

Remember, remember 

They said

Remember what happened 

Remember the surroundings

Was the light on or off?

Remember

How he placed his hand on my thigh

Gripping it tightly 

The pain from his thumb

Piercing my leg

Remember what he did

His hand on my mouth

Stop messing

You want this

I never wanted this.