Expressing love for a woman can be done in such a way that it destroys her soul. A very thought-provoking poem, "Rape," written by Adrienne Rich, provides a rich example of a world that is often hidden. Although the poet uses numerous elements, such as imagery, to disguise her true intentions, a good understanding will allow us to see it for what it truly is, a cry for help.
             The title of the poem doesn't leave much for the reader to uncover. Using "Rape" as a title shows her directness to this poem, as well as the essence of the poem. Why did she choose such a powerful word? If, in fact, this poem deals with a situation where someone has been raped, then we might assume she wanted to attract a particular audience, possibly one who's been in their situation.
             A glance at the poem will tell you that it is a free verse poem. Words do not rhyme nor follow a typical structure. However, you will notice there are six stanzas with five lines each. We can assume from the poem's title that the author might have used this technique to show that she wasn't concerned with perfection but the expression of what she wanted to say. Nevertheless, we are unknowing of what this poem is actually about.
             The first line begins with, "There is a cop who is both prowler and father." This is a superb beginning that can be mistaken for the start of a narrative story. As you finish reading the first stanza, you get a descriptive look at this cop. We learn he is a father, grew up with her family, and commonly keeps one hand on a gun. While this information may appear irrelevant, she is building a stepping stone for the reader. From now on, we have a picture in our minds about the cop, which will guide us throughout the poem.
             The second stanza takes a more introspective view of the cop. This may be because her anger and fear are unavailing. "he has access to machinery that can kill you" is a clear sign of fear of the cop's ability to kill with ...