Wednesday, September 29, 2010

TOUCH




She says: touch

Without consent

Equals disturbance.


She says: touch

Without love

Is meaningless.


She says: touch

Without permission,

Is simple assault


She says: touch

With malice

Is always a threat.


She says: touch

Without invitation

Implies control.


A woman’s body

Includes the bubble,

Safe distance between her and the world.



Don’t touch

With intent,


Don’t touch

Without invitation


Don’t touch

Unless touched.


The rules

Are simple enough.


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