Today, I received flowers from my husband.
Today was not a special day neither my birthday.
Last night I had my first argument with him.
He spat out curses at me and I felt a pang of sorrow.
I know that he felt what he has done
but I know he will fail to keep his word.
Because he sent me flowers today.

Today, I received flowers from my husband
even though today was not a special day
neither our wedding anniversary.
Last night he pressed me against the wall
and he started to strangle me.

Today, I received flowers from my husband
even though today was not Mother´s
Day neither any special day.
Last night I was beaten badly again
and it was more severe than before.

 If I move away from him, what would happen?
How can I take care of my children?
Who makes money?
I am afraid of him but I fear to leave from him.
He must feel really sorry for me.
Because he sent me flowers today.

 
Today, I received flowers from my husband.
Because today was a very special day.
Today was my funeral ceremony.
Last night, he eventually killed me
by using his violence.
If I left from him earlier with my bravery,
I could not receive flowers today.

* EBS에서 방송되고 있는 지식채널ⓔ이 700회를 돌파하였고 간헐적으로 교육방송을 보면

  눈에 띄면 참 좋은 내용이라 다시 보고 싶은 생각이 많았지만 그 시청횟수는 너무 작았다.

  그것을 한권의 책으로 낸 것이 이제 5권까지 나왔다.

  첫권에 수록된 내용에 소개된 시다. 남편에게 살아생전 꽃 한번 받지 못하고 매를 맞았던

  여성이 죽어서 장례식에서 처음으로 꽃을 받는다는 슬픈시

  어떤 형태의 폭력은 사라져야 한다.

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