I Got Flowers Today- Domestic Violence
I got flowers today. It wasn’t my birthday or any other special day. We had our first argument last night. He said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he was sorry and didn’t mean the things he said. Because I got 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 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.
This poem is dedicated to all the victims and survivors of Domestic Violence.
You ask, why didn’t she leave?
I ask, why did he hit?
Author: Paulette Kelly
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Wow! Hard hitting. But yeah this happens sadly. I was just reading this post thinking, gosh, my boyfriend never gets me flowers after he’s been violent. Or at all! And then boom. I read the ending. Wasn’t expecting that. Really well written and to the point. “You ask, why didn’t she leave? I ask, why did he hit?”