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The night they died (Drunk Driver)
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The night they died (Drunk Driver) |
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Dakota Member
since 2000-05-25
Posts 125New York |
Four young people died the other night What a crime what a shame It’s just not right So much of life will never be seen By those four Who were just eighteen Their one and only crime Being in the wrong place At the wrong time Hitch hiking, Looking for a ride They found one Thats why they died The young man behind the wheel If only they knew Their lives he’d steal For tonight he’d been drinking Way too much to drive If only they were thinking Maybe they’d still be alive |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Heartbreaking. Very sad. Denise |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Yep, I know where you're coming from Dakota, wrote about the memory of a drunk a few days ago myself... no excuse's in my book. I think they get away with much of it because we're all susceptable (and judges, lawyers know they are also prime to be "drunks drives") so let it go by... a shame though, when it causes so much pain and suffering to so many...needlessly. jwesley |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Dakota-- sad indeed. this broke my heart. we hear about these stories more and more often. such a shame and waste of lives. great poem. take care. ~amy~ |
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Dakota Member
since 2000-05-25
Posts 125New York |
Denise~ yes it is very sad to think that mere children are dying ... and for what? So that someone can show he is a man? or Perhaps just because no one around him had the guts to say... GIVE ME YOUR KEYS! Thank you for writing... jwesley~ maybe it is time the judges and the lawyers learn our children are to high a price to pay!! I heard about this today at work and it tore me up to think that so many died for nothing... Thanks for writing. Amy~ I agree we here about it too too much... and it is a crying shame it still goes on... Thank you for your thoughts.. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Dakota, I write about drinking and such... but honestly I haven't driven since june of 86. I was hit pretty bad by a drunk. I would've bumped you yesterday but I had just posted "the bet" didn't seem the right time. I was layed up for months and then in a wheelchair for months. yes it's a sorry thing. I'm still the worst person to drive with. dale |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Dakota* A very painful message and one that needs to be heard and listened to. Excellent writing~ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Dakota~ There remains a sister behind these tears Falling still - after twenty brotherless years. So poignant the message - So tremendously I feel the sorrow. ~*Marge*~ < !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 11-14-2000).] |
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Dakota Member
since 2000-05-25
Posts 125New York |
Dale, I am sorry to hear about what happened to you... I can see you understand oh too well the effects of drunk drivers.. Take care.... Butterflies_don't_cry, I hope more hear of this crime against our own children... and moreso that they join with us to stop it... Thanks for writing...  Marge, I am deeply saddened by your loss... you have my deepest condolences... I know all too well that the pain never goes away.... Thank you for sharing... Take care Dakota |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Dakota: This is so sad and so true. I know of someone who did drink and drive. The saddest part of all was that he DID hit someone but the laws weren't the same as they are now. It was considered an "accident". Thank-God! the law has been changed since then. Beautifully written and well said! Thanks for sharing. kat |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a sad reality |
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