Jan 24, 2009

Soul Touching Poem - Must Read




I went to a party Mom,


I remembered what you said.


You told me not to drink, Mom,


So I drank soda instead.






I really felt 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 are always right.


Now the party is finally ending, Mom,


As everyone is driving 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,


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 hear the policeman say,


"The other guy is drunk," Mom,


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, Mom,


And most of it is mine.


I hear the medic say, Mom,


I'll die in a 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 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, Mom,

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 "GOOD BOY " on my grave.






Someone should have told him, Mom,


Not to drink and drive.

If only they had 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?






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 Don't Mix Drinking And Driving...




 

6 comments:

Soul Searcher said...

A very touching poem... Life is sometimes unfair but this poem delivers a great message.

I will not drink and drive...That is the least I can resolve to do..

Anonymous said...

it struck my heart hard..

i am happy i dont drink...but i am sad that others do..

DEEPAK said...

very very touching poem. hats off to the person who wrote it..

Anonymous said...

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’ took my particular attention as some of them are interesting topics of mine too;

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Payal said...

This poem is so touching...i hav mailed it to as many people as possible...this is a bit i could do..

Anonymous said...

this poem is good, the original of this poem in campbell's soup for the soul is better.