Death of an Innocent

I went to a party Mom,I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom,So I drank soda instead.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I just wanted to tell you, Mom ,I swear I didn't drink.It was the others, Mom.The others didn't think.

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He was probably at the same party as I.The only difference is, he drankAnd I will die.

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Why do people drink, Mom ?It can ruin your whole life.I'm feeling sharp pains now.Pains just like a knife.

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The guy who hit me is walking, Mom,And I don't think it's fair.I'm lying here dyingAnd all he can do is stare.

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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.

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Someone should have told him, Mom,Not to drink and drive.If only they had told him, Mom,I would still be alive.

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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.

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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?