He Raped Me Poem by Raimi Babatunde

Today, I saw a beginning
The light shines best
When you are free from within
I am no longer burdened
Speak up, speak out, be free!

For years I lived in a prison
Nobody saw the hurt
I must be a good Artist
They were conned by the smiles
What a life I have lived

How can I be free
When he still moves freely
After defiling me crudely
Where is the place of justice
Before you preach forgiveness?

But he is a trustee
Maybe I should just be
Who would believe me?
They will call me names
Maybe I should just let it pass

Each time I get close
I get withdrawn immediately
They are all the same
Monsters in fine clothings
Oh Lord! I need your grace!

But my heart still bleeds
After the event of yesterday years
Maybe I should talk
I too deserve to be free
From the prison of another's creation

If he is family
That's the reason to talk
If he is Priest
You've got to let it out
If he is a tutor
Talk, save the next generation

What if they believe me?
And it empowers victims alike come out?
What if he is brought to book?
What if I confront my fears
That true healing may begin
Just what if?

But I said "No"
"No" means "No"
I will confront my fears
That others maybe free
Let justice prevail
He raped me.

Babatunde Raimi
Author/Life Coach/Poet