A Feminist Prayer

A Feminist Prayer

         by Michelle Stiles

Us women have to stick together. Rape is no joke. A guy says something inappropriate/gets too close. How dare he touch you like that! Knee him in the groin! That’s what you think you should do. Or punch him in the face. Yell, “FIRE” or “HELP” or “RAPE”. But it’s not always like in the movies. Sometimes you freeze and do the only thing you can; wait and hide into yourself, hide into your mind, your sister, your brother, or someone who can comfort you through it and tell you everything will be ok. Just remember you are not alone.

            So see your niece? Think of the first time a man’s touch is too rough or lingers on her pearls for too long. Teach her that it’s not ok. No means NO! To not walk alone in the dark or alone at night unarmed. Stay in well-lit areas and away from strangers. Stay away from people who give out a bad vibe—“family” and “friends” included. Protect yourselves and protect each other. A-men!