Dorcas Fapson is trending on Twitter following the release of her adaptation of Paulette Kelly’s poem, “I Got Flowers Today’’ (1992).

The peom chronicles the various steps in an abusive relationship. And how important it is for Women to speak out and find support: see video below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kdDQLFd_GU


Here is the full peom, enjoy :

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 me. I know he was sorry and didn't mean the things he said. Because I got 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 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.

To every woman out there...even if God refused to move that mountain for you, please pray that He appeases you with the strength to climb it before it's too late. Cheers.

Nastydroid:

I have completed it now, come and comment.

When the beating is getting outta hands just move on, in short divorce the nigga cuz live don't have duplicate.

If not the fact this Yoruba woman is a lunatic I wouldn’t have minded us hooking up.