on a serious note

[riceboy]

saw this on another site and thought, with the festive season upon us and the KS meal soon, something to think about. TAKE CARE.

I went to a party,

And remembered what you said.

You told me not to drink, Mum

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, Mum

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, Mum, 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, Mum

Knowing that it ruins lives?

And now the pain is cutting me,

Like a hundred stabbing knives.

Tell sister not to be afraid, Mum

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 is getting shorter, Mum

I'm getting really scared.

These are my final moments,

And I'm so unprepared.

I wish that you could hold me Mum,

As I lie here and die.

I wish that I could say, "I love you, Mum!"

So I love you and good-bye

[phil]

Great Poem

[riceboy]

just tought it worth a mention, especially at this time of year (and all year round)

[granby]

Makes you think doesn't it

[graham_walters]

good post.

[leon]

ahmen! i totaly agree i lost a friend that way she died while in a back of the car the car that hit there car was a range rover, the girl in the back of the crx died when the rangerover landed on top the guy was doing 60, they were doing 30,head on collision, the guy in range rover was 3 times over limit, RIP

[Xtreme Scoobies]

Sends the right message to all those out there.....

[sam7]

wow

straight to the point .

don,t do it

good post

[DAMONHILL]

That would make a better TV add for this time of year than the normal. Well done that man.

[Pele]

To the top for a very important reminder to us all....