I got flowers today

[follower_of_Jesus]

This is a poem I ran across and wanted to share it with you all it,s called I got flowers today, and honestly it made me cry because it is truth.


I Got Flowers Today
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 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.

By Paulette Kelly

© Copyright 1992 Paulette Kelly
All Rights Reserved

* A WOMAN IS BEATEN EVERY 15 SECONDS IN THE US
* 4 MILLION WOMEN SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION EACH YEAR FROM ABUSE IN THE US
* 4000 DIE EACH YEAR IN THE US

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TODAY!!!
DO NOT TOLERATE IT!!!!!

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A song I ran across today: If you want to listen to it on the C-O-O-L player, the link is : http://www.christianityoasis.com/Music/ ... Gospel.htm

Dear Mr. Jesus-- Little Girl

Dear Mr. Jesus, I just had to write to you

Something really scared me, when I saw it on the news

A story 'bout a little girl beaten black and blue

Jesus, thought I'd take this right to you



Dear Mr. Jesus, I don't understand

Why they took her mom and dad away

I know that they don't mean to hit with wild and angry hands

Tell them just how big they are I pray



Please don't let them hurt your children

We need love and shelter from the storm

Please don't let them hurt your children

Won't you keep us safe and warm



Dear Mr. Jesus, they say that she may die

Oh I hope the doctors stop the pain

I know that you could save her and take her up to the sky

So she would never have to hurt again



Please don't let them hurt your children..



Dear Mr. Jesus, please tell me what to do

And please don't tell my daddy

But my mommy hits me, too.


Please don't let them hurt your children...

[follower_of_Jesus]

ohhh pearl I listened to that song today, it's so sad...I guess it hits me extra hard because I was physically abused by my father and then my step father years later..so I really can relate.....thank so much pearl for posting.

God Bless You

[SimplyBreezy]