Definition of Rape
Compulsory, exam & then rank
Sneer of an obliterate face
Unchosen & pulverized absence
A shoreline of gnashed teeth
::
Count from a million backwards
Deficits bone deep, a cannot be
Impossible & final & a weapon
A violence defined by its survivors
Posted 09/02/12
This poem was encouraged by Emily Kendal Frey, who asked people "to write their own 'Definition of Rape' poem or piece and to post it publicly." Thanks to her for the idea and the challenge. This poem was edited, with grace, by Kate Farence.