Death of an Innocent
(Really sad, but worth
reading)
I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, so I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside, even though the others said I
should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom, I knew you were always
right.
Now the party is finally ending as everyone is driving out of
sight.
As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the
road
The other car didn't see me, and he hit me like a load.
As I lay there in the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman
say,
The other guy is drunk and now I'm the one who will pay.
I'm laying here dying, Mom, I wish you'd get here soon.
How could this happen to me? My life just burst like a
balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.
I hear the paramedic say, I'll die in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, the other didn't think.
He was probably at the same party as I,
The only difference is he drank and I will die.
Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now, pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's
fair.
I'm laying here dying, and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, put "Daddy's Girl" on my
grave.
Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom, I'm becoming very
scared.
Please don't cry for me, when I needed you, you were always
there.
I have one last question, Mom, before I say goodbye,
I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?
[Someone took the effort to write this poem so people will
understand that drinking and driving don't mix!
Together, we can make a
difference.]
-Not mine, but so sad
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