Death of An Innocent

I went to a party, Mum, I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mum, so I drank coke instead.
I really felt proud inside, Mum, the way you said I would
I didn’t drink and drive, Mum, even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mum, I know you are always right,
Now the party is finally ending, Mum, as everyone is driving out of sight
As I got into my car, Mum, 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, Mum, but as I pulled out into the road,
the other car didn’t see me, Mum and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mum, I hear the policeman say
the other guy is drunk, Mum, and now I’m the one who will pay.

I’m lying here dying, Mum; I wish you’d get here soon
How could this happen to me, Mum? My life just burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mum, and most of it is mine.
I hear the paramedic say, Mum I’ll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you Mum, I swear I didn’t drink.
It was the others Mum, 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 Mum? It can ruin your whole life.
I’m feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mum, and I don’t think its fair.
I’m lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mum. Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mum, put "Daddy’s Girl" on my grave.
Someone should have told him, Mum, not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mum, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mum; I’m becoming very scared.
Please don’t cry for me, Mum. When I needed you, you were always there,
I have one last question, Mum, before I say good-bye.
I didn’t drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?

- Author Unknown

Someone took the effort to write this poem in order to make people understand that drinking and driving simple cannot and do not mix. Please bear this in mind should you ever consider driving drunk.

 

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