I have been the meaning of rape I have been the problem…
““I have been the meaning of rape I have been the problem everyone seeks to eliminate by forced penetration with or without the evidence of slime and/ but let this be unmistakable this poem is not consent I do not consent””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem declares non‑consent, confronting how rape is framed as a problem to be solved rather than a violation of agency.
In simple terms: Rape is a violation, not a problem to fix.
Recognize and respect consent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom testimony
- personal narrative
- education
- policy debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better teach consent?
- What societal narratives need to change?
The poem’s intensity may be overwhelming for some audiences.