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, 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 a 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 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, 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?

David Riddell

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