Went To A Party, Mom

[Marsha]

WENT TO A PARTY, MOM

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 is 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.

[shanstress70]

Thanks for that feel-good post first thing this morning! Could it BE anymore depressing?

[Blessed]

Well, life is sometimes depressing. Just the way it is. I appreciated the poem and will keep it for when my son gets old enough to drive.

[Marsha]

Originally posted by shanstress70@Aug 25 2004, 07:16 AM

Thanks for that feel-good post first thing this morning!  Could it BE anymore depressing?

You are quite welcome.... Maybe a dose of reality will make someone think before drinking and driving. I know, this is a LDS site, but non-members also come here and read/post.

The subtitle did say SAD. If you want HAPPY then skip over it....you were warned. You chose to read.

BTW, get up on the wrong side of the bed did ya? Chill out.

[Marsha]

Originally posted by Blessed@Aug 25 2004, 02:14 PM

Well, life is sometimes depressing. Just the way it is. I appreciated the poem and will keep it for when my son gets old enough to drive.

Thanks. Didn't really mean to be depressing - just a reality. I gave a copy to my daughter who is turning 18 and getting ready to drive.

[shanstress70]

Originally posted by Marsha+Aug 26 2004, 12:03 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Marsha @ Aug 26 2004, 12:03 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--shanstress70@Aug 25 2004, 07:16 AM

Thanks for that feel-good post first thing this morning!  Could it BE anymore depressing?

You are quite welcome.... Maybe a dose of reality will make someone think before drinking and driving. I know, this is a LDS site, but non-members also come here and read/post.

The subtitle did say SAD. If you want HAPPY then skip over it....you were warned. You chose to read.

BTW, get up on the wrong side of the bed did ya? Chill out.

I should have used the 'wink' emoticon. I was really saying that in jest.

BTW, what makes you think that just b/c someone is a non-member they are prone to drinking and driving. I'm not a member and 1) I don't drink, 2) If I did (back when I did), I sure as heck wouldn't (didn't) drive!

Thanks though.

[Marsha]

Originally posted by shanstress70@Aug 26 2004, 07:19 AM

BTW, what makes you think that just b/c someone is a non-member they are prone to drinking and driving. I'm not a member and 1) I don't drink, 2) If I did (back when I did), I sure as heck wouldn't (didn't) drive!

Thanks though.

Never said that, only pointed out that there are people from all walks that come here. But of course we already know that.

Have a good day.

[Guest lt]

I appreciate the poem, I think it took good thought and I will save it. It was sad though to see it get a little bickery over a little poem that will probably save us all a good lecture some day. I think we all at times need to be calm before responding, it works better.

[shanstress70]

Originally posted by LaurelTree@Aug 27 2004, 12:02 AM

I appreciate the poem, I think it took good thought and I will save it. It was sad though to see it get a little bickery over a little poem that will probably save us all a good lecture some day. I think we all at times need to be calm before responding, it works better.

Geez guys. Did I really sound that un-calm? I wasn't being serious. My fault for failing to use the winkie guy. It was a thought-provoking poem. Thanks!

[Marsha]

Originally posted by shanstress70+Aug 27 2004, 07:53 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (shanstress70 @ Aug 27 2004, 07:53 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--LaurelTree@Aug 27 2004, 12:02 AM

I appreciate the poem, I think it took good thought and I will save it. It was sad though to see it get a little bickery over a little poem that will probably save us all a good lecture some day. I think we all at times need to be calm before responding, it works better.

Geez guys. Did I really sound that un-calm? I wasn't being serious. My fault for failing to use the winkie guy. It was a thought-provoking poem. Thanks!

Shantress,

No Problem. It is hard to "hear"or "see" - heck it is impossible - peoples emotions, thoughts, voice tone on the internet.

Hoping that you ae a great day.

Marsha

[shanstress70]

Originally posted by Marsha+Aug 27 2004, 07:32 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Marsha @ Aug 27 2004, 07:32 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by -shanstress70@Aug 27 2004, 07:53 AM

<!--QuoteBegin--LaurelTree@Aug 27 2004, 12:02 AM

I appreciate the poem, I think it took good thought and I will save it. It was sad though to see it get a little bickery over a little poem that will probably save us all a good lecture some day. I think we all at times need to be calm before responding, it works better.

Geez guys. Did I really sound that un-calm? I wasn't being serious. My fault for failing to use the winkie guy. It was a thought-provoking poem. Thanks!

Shantress,

No Problem. It is hard to "hear"or "see" - heck it is impossible - peoples emotions, thoughts, voice tone on the internet.

Hoping that you ae a great day.

Marsha

Thanks... same to ya! :)

[Matt]

Here are MY poems!

There was a young lady of Riga

Who smiled as she rode on a tiger;

They returned from the ride

With the lady inside,

And the smile on the face of the tiger.

There was a young lady named Laura,

Who went to the wilds of Angora,

She came back on a goat

With a beautiful coat,

And notes of the fauna and flora.