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 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 were 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? |