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Death of an Innocent.
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Death of an Innocent. |
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shagirl Junior Member
since 2000-03-20
Posts 18southbeach, usa. |
DEATH OF AN INNOCENT I went to a party Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would. I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you were always right. Now the party is finally ending, as everyone is driving out of sight. As I got into my car, 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 hit me like a load. As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say, the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay. I'm lying here dying, Mom. I wish you'd get here soon. How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon. There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine. I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time. I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink. It was the others, Mom. The others 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 lying 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, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave. Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive. If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared. Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, youwere always there. I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye. I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die? this is for my friend,Marilyn, who had died in a car accident.Everyone thought she's drunk while driving her car.But she's not. she didn't drink any beer at the party. i know because i was there. i was the only one who was with her when she's dying.she had died when the others came. this is especially for you,Marilyn. friends forever.... shasha,(shagirl). |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Oh God! This was so sad, brought tears to my eyes. So well and sensitively written. Alcohol and teenagers or even adults never mix. This should be an exampled to all of you out there, what happens when you drink and driive, brought home by the fact it happened to one of Passions's own. So sad you had to experience this too hon. How horrible yet I am glad you were there for Marilyn. So glad. I'd send a copy of this to her folks sometime in the future to share your feelings etc. Allowing them time to grive for a while of course. Mail it, just a little poem in an envelope for them. *hugs* hon, and I want to say you are a loving, sensitive young lady and I'm honoured to know you... *hugs* There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Broken Wings Member
since 2000-03-18
Posts 157Miami, FL. |
just makes me want to go and sleep with the kids...if there was a way that i could be promised that this wont happen to my kids, i'd gladly spend the rest of my days in darkness. Beautiful poem! sorry for your loss take care, Broken Wings "As you learn and grow, you will realize the greater the pain, the greater the growth." -IYANLA VANZANT |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
This was so touching and sad, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and touched by the words you wrote in her memory ... "A poet is one who spends a lifetime standing out in thunderstorms, waiting to be hit by lightning" ~Randal Jarrell~ |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
This was excellent! Sad story for sure, but one that is repeated so many times due to drunk drivers. Will it ever stop?? You did a great job with this piece. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you for sharing this powerful and emotional piece...you have given your friend a wonderful tribute in this well written poem... the title is pefection as well. Im so very sorry for all involved. take care, jm and you can say baby... baby can I hold you tonight maybe if told you the right words... at the right time, you'd be mine... baby can I hold you tonight... tracy chapman |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Did you just write this recently shagirl? It's a very good piece of work. Joy |
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