Unwanted Touch
_Unwanted Touch_
A shadow looms, a presence near,
A hand extends, with intent unclear.
A touch that violates, a boundary crossed,
A soul defiled, a heart forever lost.
The prints remain, like branded skin,
A constant reminder, of the pain within.
A burning sensation, that won't subside,
A memory etched, forever to reside.
"Don't speak a word," a menacing tone,
A threat that silences, and makes her alone.
Fear grips tight, like a suffocating hold,
A weight that crushes, her heart and soul.
She struggles to breathe, to find her voice,
To shake off the shame, and make a choice.
But the weight of secrets, presses down,
A burden heavy, that's hard to drown.
Her eyes once bright, now dim with tears,
A light extinguished, through all her fears.
Her smile faded, her laughter rare,
A joy lost, beyond repair.
Her body trembles, her heart does too,
A constant reminder, of what he'd do.
The touch that lingered, the words that scarred,
A wound that gapes, forever to mar.
But still she rises, with every fall,
A resilience born, from the pain's great wall.
She finds her strength, in the darkest night,
A voice that whispers, "You will be alright."
She breaks the silence, with a courageous cry,
A call for help, that reaches the sky.
And though the scars remain, the pain subsides,
A healing begins, with every step she takes.
About this poem
The poem "Unwanted Touch" delves into the traumatic experience of a girl who has suffered physical and emotional violation. The poem vividly captures the lingering effects of assault, where the victim's body and mind are forever altered. The perpetrator's warning to remain silent exacerbates her suffering, instilling fear and shame. Despite the overwhelming pain, the poem conveys the resilience of the survivor, who finds courage to break the silence and seek help. The poem aims to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, encourage victims to speak out, and emphasize the importance of support and healing. more »
Written on October 30, 2024
Submitted by aditee_j on November 01, 2024
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | AABB CCDD EEXX FFGG HHII JJXX KKLL MMXX |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 1,336 |
| Words | 272 |
| Stanzas | 8 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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