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RosePetal

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since 2001-08-26

Posts 2985
South Florida

0 posted 2001-12-31 03:45 PM

I know there are going to be many people who will drink and drive tonight without even giving it a second thought. Maybe after reading my personal true story, some of those people will think twice. I hope so!
Happy New Year to all.

Do NOT Drink and Drive

One evening someone decided to drink and drive
If they hadn't my friend Denny would still be alive
To my house, he was making his way
Until a drunk driver crashed into him on my birthday

Patiently I waited for him to arrive
Phone call notified me of the accident
They told me Denny didn't survive
Immediately I felt as if I had been run over
I felt it was partly my fault for making him come over

Now every year on my birthday I make the same wish
I wish that the drunk driver would've called a cab
And avoided all of this
He got sentenced to only a few years in jail
Meanwhile, all I could do was send Denny's parents
A sympathy card in the mail

If he didn't drink and drive
My best friend would be 18 yrs old, still alive
I could never forgive this man for what he did
His carelessness led him to kill a kid

Please use caution if you're going to drink
Someone you love can be taken away in a blink
Happy New Year to all, have a blast
Be smart and safe is all I ask!

[This message has been edited by RosePetal (12-31-2001 03:54 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2001-12-31 03:50 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Joanna, this is so heartbreaking, my heart goes out to you and your friend Denny's family. (wipes tears) I too don't understand why people drink and drive, my heart aches to all these poor victims of these crashes, and I pray that this all can stop. (big hugggssssss) You are a true angel, sweet friend, you are the best friend Denny and his family could ever dream of, God Bless You! (sad sigh) I love you, sweet friend, God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet love, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2001-12-31 03:51 PM

You are so right Joanna!
A very timely message.
So sorry for the loss of your friend.
*Hugs and a Happy New Year to you, Nancy*

*~ Wishing everyone a New Year filled with Peace & Love ~*

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

3 posted 2001-12-31 03:51 PM

A very timely message Joanna. This is such a sad story of your friend. If the telling of it will stop just one person from drinking and driving, then you have accomplished something with your poem.
I myself, will drive to where I'm going, probably have copious amounts to drink, but I will be calling a cab, and worry about getting my car tomorrow.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

4 posted 2001-12-31 04:21 PM

Great message Joanna, and good timing. This was so sad. I am so glad you posted this. floria

Domzi
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since 2001-09-08

Posts 288
New York (BK)

5 posted 2001-12-31 04:22 PM

I hope that writing this poem puts away some feelings that you still have for your dearly departed friend. I also hope that many will read this and not make the mistake of picking up their car keys after throwing back a few drinks. Nice poem Rose.

Poetry is spiritual ventilation!

Hypnosis
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since 2001-12-02

Posts 325
CO

6 posted 2001-12-31 07:45 PM

This is such a sad poem, but it sends a powerful message Joanna!  Carelessness can not only harm our live but others around us.  So, I agree with you Joanna drinking and driving will potentially harm many lives.  I hope everyone is safe on this New Years Eve!  And think before you drink.

   From you good friend
      Randy Meador

a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living.

Mac Attack
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since 2001-12-12

Posts 100
Ontario, Canada

7 posted 2002-01-01 11:57 AM

An excellent tribute to a address the tragedy of a lost friend. Well written with a powerful message.
Thanks!

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