tell him it wasn’t okay
to stick his fingers up my pussy without invitation
say yes, it was that bad
even without the bruises on my arms as proof
explain to him that despite my freeze panic response
anything except a yes is a no

don’t invite him around anymore
don’t let it go when he’s unapologetic
don’t make me ask you to stand up for me
and for the love of god
call it what it is –
assault.