"I got flowers today".
It wasn't
my birthday or any other special day.
We had our first argument last night,
And he said a lot of cruel things that
really hurt me.
I know he is sorry
and didn't mean the things he said
Because he sent me flowers today.
"I got flowers today".
It wasn't
our anniversary or any other special
day.
Last night, he threw me into a
wall and started to choke me.
It
seemed like a nightmare.
I couldn't
believe it was real.
I woke up this
morning sore and bruised all over.
I
know he must be sorry, Because he sent
me flowers today.
"I got flowers
today"
It wasn't Mother's Day or
any other special day.
Last night, he
beat me up again. And it was much worse
than all the other times.
If I
leave him, what will I do?
How will I
take care of my kids?
What about
money?
I'm afraid of him and scared
to leave.
But I know he must be
sorry, Because he sent me flowers
today.
"I got flowers today".
Today was a very special day.
It was
the day of my funeral.
Last night,
he finally killed me.
He beat me to
death.
If only I had gathered Enough
courage and strength to leave him.
"I
would not have gotten flowers
today."
By Paulette Kelly
ã Copyright 1992 Paulette Kelly
All Rights Reserved
I have recently recieved notice Via - guestbook, from Paulette Kelly herself, the Author of this emotinal poem. She has Graciously given me permition to have her poem within this site, and I am honered to have been in contact with her, she wrote this poem to raise awareness of all the abuse, and to help those realize, and get out.
I thank you Paulette!
