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Death to the 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 really felt
proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would. I didn't drink
and drive, Mom, though the others said I should. I know I did
the right thing, Mom, I know you're always right. Now the party
is 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 driving away, Mom, but as I pulled into the
road, the other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a
load. As I lay here 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 did not 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 hole 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
goodbye. I didn't drink and drive, Mom, so why am I the one to
die?
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