Her Silence Speaks

So many words left to say 

Still, words are left unspoken

He hunted me as his prey

I am still left unbroken

Darkness filled every crevice

My strength began to fail me

Cold dark eyes, conveyed sickness

Invaded, but now I see

Alone with no protection

Screams, no ears to hear my cries

I want resuscitation

I still see his evil eyes

His wicked rape erupted

Justice was never prevailed

Jurors were all corrupted

A tainted man, left unjailed

Pain staking, this ill rape culture

Broken bits of dignity

Choked by a corrupt vulture

Karma works out brilliantly

As smoking guns make fire

.......His fate will soon expire......

Reviews

[Traci]

A layered and haunting piece that lays heavy on the heart. The heart and soul of you that resonates through this is palpable, Jenn. Your dark tone captures the essence of fear and pain, healing and expired fate. Time helps the healing as one journeys through the darkness.

[Jeremy V Chiew]

It is a sad thing - justice. The ones who deserve it most never gets it while those who don't deserve it one bit does. We can always cling onto the notion of karma and hope that she does eventually avenge us, but like broken glass, we can never be our original selves. I won't go so far as to say that I understand your past or what you've been through, no. However, I will say this - you are one expressive poet and while it's not every poem that catches my attention, yours did with its impressive grace and elegance. What really caught my eye in this was how you were able to portray the true image of society where the wronged are continually wronged and the only way to seek restitution would be by your own hands.

I look forward to reading more of your works, keep up the beautiful writing...oh and hopefully, one day, you might write on a more joyous note.

[David Scott]

I hope this is artistic exploration rather than autobiography...

Rape leaves many victims... He gets his due even without the gun. Loss of the core of being human. Loss of a higher purpose. Loss of eternal soul... I feel sorry for him too.

She is better than he is. She is the stronger one. She may be a victim in the moment, but she will heal. She will love and be whole again. Even in her silence and in injustice she will prevail!

Hard topic to deal with. You gave the reader a challenge.

[justjenn_2u]

This is an autobiography after the long and torrential jury trial. I walk now with my head up though I never forget the act. Thanks for your words and support. Perhaps I can help another victim one day. Time does help the healing and writing about it helped the process. Thanks friend.

[David Scott]

You have my most sincere sympathies. I cannot imagine the implications of going through a trial... After going through the first violation. We should have a better way to deal with this. It seems like insult to injury.
I'm glad you are healing.

[justjenn_2u]

Once again, I appreciate your thoughts. Means so much.

[Kaylor Mason]

I agree with you on the sickness of society . . . it is poisonous. Sounds like the girl in this paid a visit to the noble doctors Colt, Smith and Wesson--they always carry a sound, unrestrainable method of treatment

[That_Guy]

Reminds me of Law Abiding Citizen, well done

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i hate that idea that men can get away with this, just because they are men.

i like the brokenness at first in this, and then how the speaker gains strength, until the shot at the end...Bang, you're dead you S.O.B!

what goes around comes around, and justice will prevail in the end...

a write directly from the gut...

and the feeling is strong for the reader.

[Steven Cash]

Muwahaaa sinister and epic

[Barbara Walker]

Let me get the grammar critique out of the way, Line 14, the word "was" needs to be omitted. I feel sleazy even bringing that up, because the important part of this writing is the raw emotion regarding a despicable act and more despicable because no justice was served. Even through this horror, is the line, "I am still left, unbroken." Great strength here.
"I want resuscitation" powerful words, there's been a death to part of you, that you want resuscitated, but nothing can bring it back.
"Broken bits of dignity" Yes, rape steals so much from a woman.
And then in the end, that strength spoken of before, "as smoking guns make fire....his fate will soon expire...
Excellent poem!

[Jack Reaper]

powerful, deep and raw to the core. your word choice rips into the heart, and being someone who doesnt believe in violence against women, the ending is simply marvelous. nicely done

[Wadeon]

Astonishing! I adore it. One of the best I've seen in this site so far.