Those five words are the things
that I wish I could take back every day. This event happened three months ago.
I was very big headed and thought that nothing could come of this irresponsible
event that I was going to do. I got into that car and even though I wasn’t the
one that was driving I should have stopped it because the driver was more
intoxicated then me. Twenty minutes after beginning to drink and having a good
time while driving around we saw red, white, and blue behind us. At that moment
my heart sunk and I knew that I was going to get busted. Sure enough I was
caught with .44 alcohol level in my system. I was referred to the juvenile
court and was given three months of unsupervised probation, a $50 class, and
license restrictions for a month.
I am not telling you this story to
get any bad reactions but I want to spread the word on how lucky I am. As I see
the situation it could have been much worse, for example I could have killed an
innocent life for some stupid decision that I could have avoided.
Everyone has reasons for everything they do,
but there is no reason for getting into a vehicle while drinking. So, get a
designated driver and wait until you are of legal age. Don’t think your
untouchable and be careful because you could be the next one in my position or
even worse, people could be standing around a casket grieving of your death or
even the other drivers. Think before you make a decision.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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?
Before I say good bye.
I didn't drink and drive,
So why am I the one to die?
-Unkown-
Your stories are always so intense! They keep me wanting more. I love how your blog was set up this time. It was a very personal story and I think you took a very big risk by sharing it with us. I really appreciated the poem at the end as well. You have a great style! Don't be afraid to keep going with your work! (:
ReplyDeleteI love how your blog is so personal! I feel like every week I'm getting to know you more and more. I love how you feel comfortable sharing your life with us! You could even make it a little more detailed and even put more emotion into it, but overal I think you did an awesome job! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteYour emotion in this was really strong. You weren't afraid to tell exactly what happened and how you felt before, during, and after. This was a really strong piece, and the poem added even more strength to the emotion. This was really good. (:
ReplyDeleteBrandee, You've been doing something interesting in your writing--you take what you have written and connect it with another piece of writing. Again a very honest piece. The second person "you" is appropriate for your audience (a comment I won't often make). Stylistically, explore stronger word choice in the first part of your telling of the event. Inner dialogue would be an interesting way to show your thoughts rather than just telling them.
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