You told me not to drink, so I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.

I didn't drink and drive, 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, as everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, 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, but as I pulled out into the road, the other car didn't see me, and hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I heard the policeman say,

the other guy is drunk, 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, and most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, I'll die in a short time. 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, 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, not to drink and drive.

If only they had told him, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, 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?

Someone took the effort to write this poem. So please, forward this to as many people as you can.
And see if we can get a chain going around the world that will make people understand that drinking and driving don't mix.

"TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE"!!

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