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 "Daddy's Girl" 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?
2006-12-10 12:42:04 · 22 answers · asked by choosinghappiness 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Does this poem make you cry after you read it. Did it make you teary eyed?
2006-12-10 12:44:49 · update #1
Wow that is a powerful poem. Yeah it made me cry, it reminded me of a friend who lost his life to drunk driving.
2006-12-10 12:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by bluechick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly yes this poem dose for I've had friends and family both die ant the hands of a drunk driver and I wish more teenagers would drink soda at parties instead of drinking and then driving. I have several teenagers that I'm working with right now that I have gotten off of drugs and now I'm working on there drinking and I just don't understand why the young adults of your generation have to end there liefs so soon or try too what is so wrong that can't be fixed with talking to someone who really cares? Thank you for asking this question and putting this poem on I hope more people read this and take the message to heart. p.s on a personal note could you please send me this pome my e-mail address is outlawprincess5321@yahoo.com Thankyou very much
2006-12-10 20:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by outlawprincess5321 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but that's because my friends brother died in a DWI accident. Why do people have to drink and drive. It scares me that my family can be driving on the road and die in a instant. Just because of one word ALCOHOL
2006-12-10 20:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a beautiful but at the same time sad poem!!! if you really are an emotional type, you'll surely cry. it's a poem about a very good son and a very bad thing that happened to him...:(
LESSON: don't drink and drive! ( this applies to all )
2006-12-10 20:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it made me very very sad why people drink and drive i will never never know it is so troublesome to me it is a consious choice not giving innocent victoms a chance. and police in high speed chases chasing someone for stealing a bag of sugar from a grocery store killing some innocent person in his path all for sugar that's an example but people loose their life for far less it all saddens me
2006-12-10 20:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by flipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember that poem. They read it over the loudspeaker when I was in high school. I tell ya, there wasn't a dry eye in my class. It still makes me teary-eyed.
2006-12-10 20:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by 81% Naughty, 19% Nice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This poem pulls at anymore mothers heart strings. It also makes her realizes anytime she sends one of her children out of the house that anything can happen even if they do everything to be cautious it only takes that one person... (shudders to think)
2006-12-10 20:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by Issym 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is such a sad poem. It's amazing that whoever wrote this could put such knowledge into a poem. Applause to the poet!
2006-12-10 20:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by Blondy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is good I have read it before, keep it going it can never read enough..there are children getting license every day..Yes, it hits the spot.
2006-12-10 20:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by Brenda Soooooooooooooooooooooooo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that was really good u wrote that? it was great hope u get it in a book or some thing
2006-12-10 20:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by Ally. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋