I went to a party, Mom
I remember what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom
so I had soda instead.
I felt really proud inside,
Mom the way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom
even though others said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom
I know you're always right.
Now the party's finally ending, Mom
as everyone drives out of sight.
As I get into my car, Mom
I know I'd get home in one piece
because of the way you raised me, Mom
as 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 lie here on the pavement, Mom
i hear the policeman say
the other guy is drunk, Mom
and now I'm the one who'll pay.
I'm lying here dying, Mom
I wish you'd get here soon.
How come this has happened to me
my life burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom
most of it is mine.
I hear the paramedic say, Mom
I'll be dead in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you, Mom
I swear that I didn't drink.
It was the others , Mom
the others didn't think.
He didn't know where he was going, Mom
he was probably of the same party as I
The difference is, Mom
he drank and I may now 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
I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here, Mom
while all he can do is stare.
Tell my brothers not to cry, Mom
tell Daddy to be brave
and when I get to heaven, Mom
write Daddy's girl on my grave.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom
I'm getting very scared.
Please don't cry for me, Mom
because when I needed you,
you were always there.
I have one last question
before I say goodbye.
I didn't ever drink, Mom
so why am I to die?
This is the end, Mom
I wish I could look into your eyes
to say these final words, Mom
I love you, and goodbye.
Author unknown.
I hope that this poem is taken seriously.
Many people die each year of drunk driving incidents,
most of them being teenagers.
Thank you!
"Tragedy in Union County"
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