I Said No

I said no
But you chose not to hear
You still hurt me
And you didn’t care.
I said no
But you laughed in my face
You made me an object
Of public disgrace.
I said no
But I was still used
I was taken for granted
And I was abused.
I said no
But I was still drugged
You pleasured yourself 
And walked away with a shrug.
I said no
But you didn't give me a choice
You maimed me and then
You silenced my voice.
The world tries to blames me
But they do not know
I never gave in to you
I always said no.
They call me a wildflower
But they do not believe 
I said no but my answer
You would not receive. 
The shame follows me
Wherever I go 
They think I said yes
When I really said no.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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