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, and 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.
1992,
Paulette Kelly. Reprinted with permission of the author.
