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 felt really 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 your always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom,
As everyone drives 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, Mom,
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 here the policeman say,
The other guy was 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 could this happen to me,Mom?
My life 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 want to tell you, Mom,
I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, Mom,
The others who didn't think.

You know, he was probably at
That same party as I.
The only difference is,
He drank and I shall be the one to die.

Why do people drink, Mom?
It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling a sharp pain now.
Pain just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom,
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, Mom,
Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom,
Please put 'Daddy's Girl' on my grave.

Someone should have told the other driver, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they would have 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?

Stephanie T.
Stephanie, Canada
Sun Feb 15 22:20:27 GMT 1998
~~~compliments of RedLOB563

Last Revised 3/18/01