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a_little_girl Member
since 2000-05-08
Posts 307San Alejandro, HI, USA |
Poets Note: This poem is written from the perspective of the mother of a fourteen year old son who died in a drunk driving accident... ---------------------- I wish you were here, your laughter, your joy, made you seem like a little boy. But instead you lost it all to beer. I wish you were there, to see that brilliant flash of light, to witness; the moaning and groaning, of the other drivers plight. I wish you were here, to see me go insane, as you writhed and died, of unspeakable pain. I wish you were here, to blow out your candles, to have a piece of cake, I wish you were here, my fifteen year old son...for memory's sake |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
A very sad topic.......tragic and painful. You have tackled this well. Jon |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
if written for your son {{hugs}} and if for another I send them to her...and for all who drink no matter if a drop or a lot, I wish for them to understand how dangerous a vehicle and drinking are when mixed...take it from one who has been frightened for years of the consequences of the possibility of such happening... touched~ Maureen |
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a_little_girl Member
since 2000-05-08
Posts 307San Alejandro, HI, USA |
This poem does deserve to be up a little longer...in order for us to learn a lesson, that drinking+driving don't mix. --Little Girl |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
though it wasn't my brother's fault...he was killed by a driver...whether that driver was drunk is debateable...but my mother suffered deeply, as we all did, he was the youngest of us...so i see this pain in my mom's eyes. Whether your the unfortunate victim of a dwi or a drinker, this serves to send a message. |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Some of us out here know better than to drink and drive...*winces* Got parking tickets to show my vehicle was parked till I sobered up... $40 worth..ouch..but still a lot cheaper then getting pulled over or in a wreck...I wish more people would understand that... Very good poem..  Hugs and warm thoughts sent your way.With a little piece of tomorrow, You'll have to kiss yesterday goodbye. Because today won't last forever, And the past will only make you cry. |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
very powerful words....excellent job! Best |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Though he's not here he's never alone, for the angels sing him a brand new song each day. They light him a candle to show him the way, as he remembers his mom, and all his childhood days. As the candle is lit, he hopes and prays to see her light one too someday. Deb |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LittleGirl~ This is so poignant a piece. I can tell you from firsthand experience what it's like to lose a loved one to the selfishness of a drunken driver's actions. My youngest brother was killed in 1980 by the direct actions of an irresponsible, selfish drunken driver. While we all suffered losing him, the sorrow of our mother was so hard to watch. For 15 years, until her own death, she suffered the loss of that son. No parent should have to suffer this loss. The horror of hearing how my brother died lives with me to this very day. Until we get society to adhere to a ZERO TOLERANCE the selfishness will continue. As for the drunk driver who took my brother's life ... God will have to forgive him ... for I cannot ! Thank you so much for posting this. I hope you continue to fight the battle against driving drunk. Bless you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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niiiccee311 New Member
since 2000-10-31
Posts 6 |
hey, i am a new member and i just wanted to say that my best friend died in a drunk driving accident, it wasnt his fault. my sister was also hit by a drunk driver. she can barly walk, due to the accident.. i apprecitate u writing this... much love, mr. niiiccee311 |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
ALG ~ You have taken a tough topic to write of and done a wonderful job of it. I doubt there are many that haven't been affected by this in one way or another, and it is something that one never forgets...As Marge said, zero tolerance is the only thing that may help. My deepest sympathies to all who have lost loved ones because of anothers foolish behavior. Bonnie |
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a_little_girl Member
since 2000-05-08
Posts 307San Alejandro, HI, USA |
Ron--I'm sorry that your brother died in a similar situation. BWA--Thank you for the comfort.  bestgirl--I like to use powerful words for difficult subjects BR--*sniffs* Thanks Marge--may your bro (and Mom) have comfort in Heaven niiiccceee--*doesn't know what to say in reply to this reply* BSC--We never forget those of us who passed on. I am sick and tired of people drinking and driving. IT may be one drink, but that drink can make you lose your life!!! --a ranting Little Girl |
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