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I Got Flowers Today
(Dedicated to all Battered Women)
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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;
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 then started choking me;
It seemed unreal, a nightmare, but you wake up from nightmares;
And I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over -- but I know he is sorry;
Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today!
And it wasn't Valentines Day or any other special day;
Last night he beat me and threatened to kill me;
Make-up and long sleeves didn't hide the cuts and bruises this time;
I couldn't go towork today because I didn't want anyone to know -- but I know he's 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 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 the kids?  What about money?
I'm afraid of him, but I'm too scared and dependent to leave him!   But he must be sorry;
Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today...
Today was a special day -- it was the day of my funeral;
Last night he killed me;
If only I would have gathered the courage and strength to leave him;
I could have received help from the Women's Shelter, but I didn't ask for their help;
So I got flowers today -- for the last time.

                                                                              --- Paulette Kelly

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"Hello:    My name is Paulette Kelly and I am the author of "I Got Flowers Today," which was copyrighted in my name in 1992.  The poem was also published in the book "Fire From Within," and published by Creative Arts & Science Enterprises in 1994.  please change your website to reflect that I am the author.  Your website is just one of many that I am notifying. I have attached a copy of my original poem which you have my permission to use, provided, of course that you give me credit as the author.  I've also included a copy of my poem in plain text.

I wrote this poem to save lives and am glad that it has reached the internet, however, since I am the author, my name needs to be shown as the author.  If you should have any questions or need any additional information, my email address is: pkelly@cqisol.com.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.  Sincerely,"
                                                                                --- Paulette Kelly

I definately desire to give credit where credit is due.  I have corrected my version to correctly reflect the poem as it was actually written.  If you would like, you can write to paulette at the email address above.  Please tell her WarM FuZZieS sent you!

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