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AN ABUSED WOMEN'S POEM

I got flowers today
It wasn't my Birthday or any special day
We had our first arguement last night
He said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me
I know he didn't mean the things he said because
He sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today
It wasn't our Anniversary or any special day
Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me
It seemed like a nightmare
I couldn't beleive it was real
I woke up today sore and bruised all over.
I knew he was sorry because
He sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today
It wasn't Mother's Day or any special day
Last night he beat me again.
It was much worse than all other times
If I leave him what will I do?
How will I take care of the kids?
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 enough courage and strength to leave him
I WOULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN FLOWERS TODAY

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

If you know someone who has this or any other abusive problem encourage them to talk to their minister or to the police or anyone who will listen. Stand with them and give them strength. Be the friend they need and show them you love them even if you have to report it yourself to protect them.



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