Consequences .....

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 are always right.

Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my 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 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, Mom, 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, Mom, 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, so why am I the one to die?

PS Our thanks to the member who sent this poem in