Flowers wither faster than scars heal

Beautiful roses

Deep cuts

Beautiful gifts

Hurtful words

Loving glances

Angry blows

Beautiful on the outside

Hiding the rot inside

Putting on a brave face

While slowly dying inside

What a lovely couple

Long sleeves hiding bruises

Red roses

Blue bruises

White flag

Black scars

Flowers wither faster

Than scars heal

And all the time in the world

Yet the bleeding is yet to stop

To seek help is not weakeness, for all those suffering, I pray you get the strength and bravery to choose you.

Where can I report gender-based violence in Kenya?
How to seek help or report concerns:
1195 -National GBV hotline.
1190 – Counselling hotline.
1517 – UNHCR toll-free number.
0800720309 – Danish Refugee Council (DRC) toll- free number.
0800-720600 -Telecounselling AMANI counselling Center.
0790781359 – CVT.
0770451236 / 0777784009- HIAS.
0704-873342 -NCCK Health coordinator.

Gender Based Violence Recovery Centre https://gvrc.or.ke/

Gender Based Violence: Where To Get Help and Support in Kenya https://mumsvillage.com/lifestyle_post/serah-gender-based-violence-help-support/