SheThey Magazine - Issue 7 - December 2020

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SheThey

I said no and you didn’t hear me Madelyn Larkin

“Can I touch you here?” “No.” You touched me anyways “Can I put my lips on yours?” “No.” You kissed me anyways “Can I see you naked?” “No.” You pulled my pants down anyways. Fuck you What was the point of asking If you aren’t going to listen? “Can you do me a favor?” “Sure.” I don’t have time or energy to even hold myself up But I won’t say no to you Because every time I’ve said no It went unheard I am a background character in my own life I can’t remember what my body looks like I am not in control of my thoughts I am not in control of my feelings I am voiceless I will never say no again.

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