Domestic Violence Awareness -- "I Got Flowers Today" - Poem

(Dedicated to Battered Women)

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; I know that he is sorry and didn't mean to say 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 that 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 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 to work 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 of 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.

- Author Unknown -

Poem Source - Domestic Violence Angels on Facebook

Being a Survivor, I know the feelings that you go through when your being abused. It comes out of no where and even though that person just hurt you, they've been your "right-hand man" for years! Alot of times it takes alot for a woman to hit her breaking point. We can handle alot and we know what Love and Hatred looks like... We're not stupid, we're just scared, lost and alone. Most people ,who are being abused, just need someone who truly cares about them and shows that love on a daily basis. This person can be a friend, parent, family member... As long as she can trust someone and see that she is loved and needed in this world, She will Survive!

Remember - A Poem I wrote as a child

I got the sudden urge to share a poem with everyone that I wrote a VERY long time ago when I was just a child. It won a contest or two that I entered it in but I was never able to travel to accept an award.....Here it goes, I hope yall like it :0)

Remember

Do you remember when you were little?

When you thought the cat played the fiddle?

When your mom turned out the light,

Your little heart jumped with fight,

When your mom told you to stay...

But all you did was crawl away,

When everyone sang "Happy Birthday!"

I remember that like it was yesterday,

Do you Remember When You Was Little?

Written By

Autumn Banks



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A Poem I Once Wrote.......

As I sit here tonight,

Wishing your were here,

Knowing your happy,

Right where you are,

I could of been in her place,

But chose to stay,

I couldn't move my kids...

To live under that place.

I love my life...

But can't help but think,

Think about all that got left behind,

The Future,

The Past,

The Present and Beyond,

Puzzle pieces that don't all belong.

Some square,

Some round,

Some oval,

Some wild.

All with one purpose...

The purpose of me.

The things that were mine...

Some that still are,

Everything that I've lost,

All that I've gained.

The twists of my life

With the happy and the sad,

With the ups and the downs,

It all adds to one thing.......

And that thing is Success.............

Or was that depressed??

A poem called "Want"

Why is it that when you can't have someone,

You want them more than anything in the world?

Knowing that they're happy somewhere else,

Makes you crave them in your arms.

The further away they get from you,

The more you see them in your dreams.

And as soon as they jump the fence of Happily Ever After......

Your just waiting for them to fall off of that horse.

Hoping you will be the next title in the story of their life.

Written By ~ Autumn Banks

A Poem for a Mother from her Child

I Know We Sometimes Argue

I know we sometimes argue, and
I sometimes blow my lid.
But I still love you very much:
I'm only just a kid.

Sometimes I need to push against
The fences you erect,
Even though I know they're there
To shelter and protect.

I know you want the best for me
And to keep me from all harm.
I just want you to know I couldn't
Have a better mom.

By Turlough O'Carolan