“I swear I didn’t drink, Mom”
Here’s a simple poem about drinking and driving, which I found as I was browsing through the net. Nobody knows who wrote it but surely, the poem makes a lot of sense and the one who wrote it wanted to impart a very important message. Here, listen to a girl’s touching story...
“I swear I didn’t drink, Mom”
I went to a party, Mom,
I remember what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom,
so I drank Coke 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 you’re 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 onto the road,
The other car didn’t see me, Mom,
And it 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 happened to me, Mom?
My life bursts like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom,
Most of it’s mine.
I hear the paramedic say, Mom,
I’ll die in a very 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 didn’t know where he was going, Mom,
He was at the same party as I,
The only difference is, Mom,
He drank and I will 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 that is fair.
I’m lying here dying, Mom,
While all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Mom,
Tell Daddy to be brave,
And when I get to heaven, Mom,
Write “Daddy’s Girl” on my grave.
Someone should have told him, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they would have taken the time, Mom,
I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom,
I’m becoming very scared.
Please don’t cry for me, Mom,
Because when I needed you,
You were always there.
I have one last question, Mom,
Before I say good-bye.
I didn’t even drink, Mom,
So why am I going to die?
---Author Unknown
Now, are you still going to drink and drive? I hope not.
For sure this coming holiday season, a lot of you would be going to parties and many social gatherings and sadly, drink and drive. Be conscientious enough so we won’t hear stories like this girl’s again and again.
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