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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 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
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?
David
Riddell