Rape isn\u2019t just a word,
It\u2019s a wound that runs deep.
It leaves scars we can\u2019t see,
In minds that can\u2019t sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s more than just pain,
It\u2019s a crime, it\u2019s a stain.
A violation of trust,
A loss too hard to explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We need to stop staying silent,
We need to raise our voice.
Because rape doesn\u2019t just happen\u2014
It\u2019s a choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A choice to ignore the cries,
To pretend it\u2019s not real.
But the victims are suffering,
With pain they can\u2019t heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not about what they wore,
It\u2019s not about how they acted.
It\u2019s about respect and consent,
And how someone\u2019s humanity is attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We must teach our boys and girls,
That “No” means “No.”
That respect is the only way,
That love never hurts or brings woe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We need to believe survivors,
Not shame them, not blame.
They didn\u2019t ask for this,
They carry no shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s fight for a world,
Where rape is no more.
Where safety is certain,
Behind every door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It starts with awareness,
It starts with us.
To stand up, to speak out,
And say enough is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because silence helps no one,
But action can heal.
Let\u2019s fight for justice,
And make the world feel real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So to the world, I say,
It\u2019s time to take a stand.
End rape, end the violence,
And give love the upper hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Rape isn\u2019t just a word,It\u2019s a wound that runs deep.It leaves scars we can\u2019t see,In minds that can\u2019t sleep. It\u2019s more than just pain,It\u2019s a crime, it\u2019s a stain.A violation of trust,A loss too hard to explain. We need to stop staying silent,We need to raise our voice.Because rape doesn\u2019t just happen\u2014It\u2019s a choice. 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