I Got Flowers


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.
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.


STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!
DO NOT TOLERATE IT!
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!!!

Don't Cry Out Loud