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 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 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.



                                                   -Author Unknown