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, 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. 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, you were > > > 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? 1