Sabirah...

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So here’s the real reason that rape jokes are troubled territory -

Because rape victims say so.

They get to say that. They get to feel that way. On this, they get to set the cultural rules.

It’s not about right or wrong, or logic versus emotion, or arguments of over sensitivity or hypocrisy - you have the free speech to make whatever jokes you want or talk about rape in whatever way you feel is illuminating. But they get to be upset about it. And call you on it. And be hurt by it.

But consider this:

You get to not be a rape victim.

They, however, are not afforded that luxury. Ever again.

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they stood
in the midst of
music and emotion
her cheek against
his bare chest
fingers curled up and
over his shoulders

in a rare moment
she had undressed her soul
and exposed her need
but he did not recognize
her nakedness
and wondered why
she only removed her shoes.