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Fatal Fun Night (Repost for Halloween)
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Fatal Fun Night (Repost for Halloween) |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
The moon that dark October night Shone in the sky so clear and bright. Who would have known that 'fore the dawn He would be lost, forever gone? They knew not what he would have done At the party to have some fun. Sure, things would get a little loud- It's a party, it's a crowd. No child's party would this be Although he's young, at twenty-three. He was a really good, nice kid Rebel he rarely ever did. Never did he smoke or drink About drugs would he never think. But at the party that fateful night What they knew not would come to light. At the party with the crowd- A little high, a little loud- With he as high as all the rest The drugs they really did their best. On the sidewalk he did fall Paramedics they did call. Too late were they, the drugs inside Got him and he finally died. Someone who'd died so very young Just to have a little fun. A party wild, a fateful night Under the moon so clear and bright. Elizabeth 10-31-1999 You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Elizabeth~ how terribly sad.......excellent reminder to be clean.  -SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ A tragic event that will probably be repeated time and again. The world is full of if only's If only they would think that they aren't invincible. A sad write ... hope someone sees it and thinks. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very sad, Elizabeth. Some mistakes can be fatal. Great message in this. I hope it is heeded. Denise |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
A sober reminder.I echo all above. Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Happy Safe Halloween!!  -SEA |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Liz ~ I can only echo all of the above, a truly sad reminder of tragedies that happen all too often, all in the name of "fun".... Thanks for sharing this. Bonnie |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Thanks everyone for the replies. Since this poem is based on a true story, it about broke my heart when I heard we had lost him. I hope I don't sound preachy by saying this, but I really don't want to see any more of this. It's too upsetting to think that we can lose a young person just like that because people are doing things they shouldn't. Thanks again everyone. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
It's sad to know these things happen all too often!!! Good reminder for all!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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