I came across this poem and when I read it, I was impacted and wanted to share it with those on this #ChooseLife journey with me and hopefully encourage others to join the #ChooseLife lifestyle. Please take a moment to read it and if you are a visual person like I am feel check out the YouTube depiction of it. The video is only 4 minutes long, but the 4 minutes is worth it. I Went to a Party Mom
The decisions we make not only affect us, but those around us. Let’s keep working towards helping those around us show love and respect to ourselves and others #ChooseLife!!!!
I 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 as 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 ‘Mommy and Daddy’s Girl’ on my grave.
Someone should have taught him, that its 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. I wish that I could say I love you, Mom So I love you and good-bye.
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