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, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.
As I get into the car, Mom,I knew I'd get home in one piece,
Because of the way you raised me, Mom,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, Mom, and hit me like a load.
As I lay here on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,
The other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I am 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 who 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 am feeling sharp pains now, pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking Mom,and i don't think its fair,
I am 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,you were always there.
I have one last question,Mom, before I say good bye,
I didn't drink and drive Mom,then why am I the one to die?

I read this poem in my school magazine when I was in third grade and since then I have it with me,rather it has just stayed with me since that day always and all the time. This just says it all..its simple,yet so powerful.

Its a good year..beyond doubt!:-)

Well this new year definitely rocks!!My besssssssst new year thanks to my sister who gifted me(surprise) four new DVDS!!!!! Thats definitely the best new year gift..rather any gift i could have asked for and she has more than made up for ditching me and leaving me alone at home with mom..who is busy watching tv on New Years eve.

And well my second post in 10 minutes..wow!!this year surely rocks!!

Thank you thank you Thank you god!!!

Happpppppy New Year once again!:-)