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I Got Flowers Today
I got flowers today.
It wasn’t my birthday or any other special day.
Last night we had a fight and he hit me,
But I know he is sorry
Cause I got flowers today
I got flowers today.
It wasn’t our anniversary or any other special day.
Last night he threw me against the wall
and started to choke me,
But I know he’s sorry,
Cause I got flowers today
I got flowers today.
It wasn’t Mothers day or any other special day
I was so swollen and bruised
I was ashamed to answer the door
But I know he’s sorry,
Cause I got flowers today
If I leave him, where will
I go?
What about money? what about my kids?
It’s getting worse every time
but I’m afraid to leave
But I know he’s sorry,
Cause I got flowers today
I got flowers today.
My family and friends filed by to see me
Asking why I never left him,
If I only had the strength and courage to,
but I didn’t
So I got Flowers today.
This is actually the original
poem.
The other version that was here was received from someone on the web.
The author has kindly sent me his orignal version.
Please visit his site, he has more great poems there.
To let you know a little of the background for "I Got Flowers Today"
A friend of mine was in an abusive marriage.
In Oct of '91, I wrote the poem 'I got flowers' for/to her.
Her husband was about six feet tall, she was 5' 2" and blind.
She not only didn't know when the next incident would occur,
she couldn't even see the blows coming when it did.
I did not write the poem to win her, but to get
her to find the strength to get out of that situation.
She is now well, alive and my wife.
Allen "Two
Trees" Dowell
~ Author Allen "TwoTrees"
Dowdell ~
This poem is copyrighted and the sole property of Allen
"TwoTrees" Dowdell.
If you wish to use it, please email him for permission. Thanks!
Special Note:
Of all the poems here, I'm hoping that this poem shows you the severity
of staying with an abusive partner. The poem shows that she accepted the
first of many beatings, not knowing that it would escalate and get worse.
This poem shows that abuse only gets worse, and the final outcome is alwasy
DEATH!!
Leaving takes courage, guts and strength. It isn't easy when you've become
sick as well (because we do become sick from abuse and not just physically
ill), but if you stay death is your reality.
If you need help to leave, use my Abuse Links or contact me. I care and
I will find all the resources you need in your area to ensure that you
can leave safely.
Please, know that your fear of leaving, is alot worse than leaving. The
light, freedom, happiness and peace of mind are awaiting you.
If you are planning on leaving,
please do not forget to sign our guestbook. Thanks!
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