a project for daring
STUDENTS
Time to Think
WORKING ON A POEM​​
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1. Do you think the title is suitable ? Do you think it is LOVE that kills ?
2. Read the poem "I got flowers today " by Paulette Kelly. Then, in two columns write as many words as you can see in the poem which reflect these two contradictory feelings loVE / HATE. For example， “birthday， flowers" refer to the word LOVE, while "argument" refers to Hate. to
3. Which reasons are suggested in the poem which could explain why some women may decide not to leave their husbands... in spite of their ill-treatment ?
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,
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.
