Guest LB Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 I found this poem and thought it was a touch poignant DEATH OF AN INNOCENTI went to a party, Mum, I remembered what you said.You told me not to drink, Mum, so I drank coke instead.I really felt proud inside, Mum, the way you said I would.I didn't drink and drive, Mum, even though the others said I should.I know I did the right thing, Mum, I know you are always right.Now the party is finally ending, Mum, as everyone is driving out of sight.As I got into my car, Mum, 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, Mum, but as I pulled out into the road,the other car didn't see me, Mum, and hit me like a load.As I lay there on the pavement, Mum, I hear the policeman say,the other guy is drunk, Mum, and now I'm the one who will pay.I'm lying here dying, Mum. I wish you'd get here soon.How could this happen to me, Mum? My life just burst like a balloon.There is blood all around me, Mum, and most of it is mine.I hear the paramedic say, Mum, I'll die in a short time.I just wanted to tell you, Mum, I swear I didn't drink.It was the others, Mum. 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, Mum? It can ruin your whole life.I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.The guy who hit me is walking, Mum, 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, Mum. Tell Daddy to be brave.And when I go to heaven, Mum, put "Daddy's Girl" on my graveSomeone should have told him, Mum, not to drink and drive.If only they had told him, Mum, I would still be alive.My breath is getting shorter, Mum. I'm becoming very scared.Please don't cry for me, Mum. When I needed you, you were always there.I have one last question, Mum, before I say good bye.I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nellie2 Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 what can I say............ keep hold of that one and post it again at christmas time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Smith Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 :( :( :smart: :smart: As an ex-publican, I think everyone should be made to read that!!Mr. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shirley_Crabtree Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Yawn.....I don't need no crappy poem to tell me that driving whilst pissed is dangerous...and bloody stupidI have COMMON SENSE :o Lucky me :DWhy has this forum turned into a library of crappy links and out of date "advice" posts?I saw all the "new" stuff months ago...as did others. B) I don't proclaim to be the be-it and end all of posters but......come on....Let's have some imagination!!!Cheers.Shirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Well, perhaps Lived Backwards has had a friend killed recently by a drunken driven and felt the need to post the poem.This week my friend of 30 years has had a brain tumour removed, we've spent the last 4 days visiting him, supporting him etc. He's lost the use of his legs as the tumour was large, today we took him for a stroll around the hospital grounds in a wheelchair. We visit every day to encourage and support him. He's 54yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Let's have some imagination!!!I think you have choosen the wrong topic for your post there Shirl, IMHO I think that poem is very imaginative and knocks home some sad facts about todays society.I quite agree about the rest of the posts in the OT section though, but not this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 It even moved me.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Moved me too, seen the latest ad's by 'Think'? The girl on the bike? Sent shivers down my spine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 what can I say............ keep hold of that one and post it again at christmas timeGood idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LB Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Yawn.....I don't need no crappy poem to tell me that driving whilst pissed is dangerous...and bloody stupidI have COMMON SENSE :oshirl, most of us have common sense and most of us know that driving while drunk is dangerous, however just because we know it is wrong it doesn't stop us....I don't know anyone who has been killed by a drunk driver but i know more than one person who has been put away for the aforementioned crime. They both have common sense in abundance.And no, we probably don't need a poem to tell us its wrong but we don't need television adverts to tell us either but the government seems to think that its a good idea!!If you dont appreciate postings such as these, please PM me and i will run them by you before i postKindest regardsLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 What's the harm in posting that sort of thing!You don't have to agree with it or even read it through! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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