I went to a party,
And remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom
So I had a Sprite instead.
I felt proud of myself,
The way you said I would,
That I didn\'t drink and drive,
Though some friends said I should.
I made a healthy choice,
And your advice to me was right,
The party finally ended,
And the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my car,
Sure to get home in one piece,
I never knew what was coming, Mom
Something I expected least.
Now I\'m lying on the pavement,
And I hear the policeman say,
The kid that caused this wreck was drunk,
Mom, his voice seems far away.
My own blood\'s all around me,
As I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedic say,
This girl is going to die.
I\'m sure the guy had no idea,
While he was flying high,
Because he chose to drink and drive,
Now I would have to die.
So why do people do it, Mom
Knowing that it ruins lives
And now the pain is cutting me,
Like a hundred stabbing knives.
Tell Sister not to be afraid, Mom
Tell Daddy to be brave,
And when I go to Heaven,
Put \"Daddy\'s Girl\" on my grave.
Someone should have taught him,
That it\'s wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe if his parents had,
I\'d still be alive.
My breath\'s getting shorter, Mom
I\'m getting really scared.
These are my final moments,
And I\'m so unprepared.
I wish that you could hold me Mom,
As I lie here and die.
MADD IS HOPING TO GET 5,000 SIGNATURES ON THIS,
THEN PASS IT ON TO PRESIDENT BUSH. PLEASE SIGN.
The stories and experiences shared in the comments section reveal the profound impact that drunk driving has had on countless families. I am currently compiling these accounts to ensure that our message remains clear and focused when it reaches the White House.
November 15, 2005
The momentum behind this plea has reached a level that suggests a profound public desire for change. It is clear that the gravity of this issue resonates deeply with those who have signed. We are now preparing the next phase of our outreach to ensure this message reaches the appropriate office.
6 Comments
M
Mike Tran
20 years ago
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Drunk driving is 100% preventable. Stop being selfish and call a cab.
T
Tom Young
20 years ago
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Zero tolerance for these people. If you drink you dont drive. Simple as that.
B
Brenda Lund
20 years ago
Featured
This poem breaks my heart. Lost my brother to a drunk driver back in 09 and the pain truly never goes away. People need to wake up.
S
Sarah Hughes
20 years ago
Featured
Too many young lives stolen by this garbage. Why is this still happening in 2014????
D
David Bailey
20 years ago
Featured
I had tears in my eyes reading this. My heart goes out to the moms who have to deal with this nightmare.
J
Jessica Lund
20 years ago
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so sad. just use uber or grab a ride. not worth killing someone.
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I went to a party,
And remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom
So I had a Sprite instead.
I felt proud of myself,
The way you said I would,
That I didn\'t drink and drive,
Though some friends said I should.
I made a healthy choice,
And your advice to me was right,
The party finally ended,
And the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my car,
Sure to get home in one piece,
I never knew what was coming, Mom
Something I expected least.
Now I\'m lying on the pavement,
And I hear the policeman say,
The kid that caused this wreck was drunk,
Mom, his voice seems far away.
My own blood\'s all around me,
As I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedic say,
This girl is going to die.
I\'m sure the guy had no idea,
While he was flying high,
Because he chose to drink and drive,
Now I would have to die.
So why do people do it, Mom
Knowing that it ruins lives
And now the pain is cutting me,
Like a hundred stabbing knives.
Tell Sister not to be afraid, Mom
Tell Daddy to be brave,
And when I go to Heaven,
Put \"Daddy\'s Girl\" on my grave.
Someone should have taught him,
That it\'s wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe if his parents had,
I\'d still be alive.
My breath\'s getting shorter, Mom
I\'m getting really scared.
These are my final moments,
And I\'m so unprepared.
I wish that you could hold me Mom,
As I lie here and die.
MADD IS HOPING TO GET 5,000 SIGNATURES ON THIS,
THEN PASS IT ON TO PRESIDENT BUSH. PLEASE SIGN.
The stories and experiences shared in the comments section reveal the profound impact that drunk driving has had on countless families. I am currently compiling these accounts to ensure that our message remains clear and focused when it reaches the White House.
November 15, 2005
The momentum behind this plea has reached a level that suggests a profound public desire for change. It is clear that the gravity of this issue resonates deeply with those who have signed. We are now preparing the next phase of our outreach to ensure this message reaches the appropriate office.
6 Comments
M
Mike Tran
20 years ago
Featured
Drunk driving is 100% preventable. Stop being selfish and call a cab.
T
Tom Young
20 years ago
Featured
Zero tolerance for these people. If you drink you dont drive. Simple as that.
B
Brenda Lund
20 years ago
Featured
This poem breaks my heart. Lost my brother to a drunk driver back in 09 and the pain truly never goes away. People need to wake up.
S
Sarah Hughes
20 years ago
Featured
Too many young lives stolen by this garbage. Why is this still happening in 2014????
D
David Bailey
20 years ago
Featured
I had tears in my eyes reading this. My heart goes out to the moms who have to deal with this nightmare.
J
Jessica Lund
20 years ago
Featured
so sad. just use uber or grab a ride. not worth killing someone.
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Drunk driving is 100% preventable. Stop being selfish and call a cab.