Essay on Drinking and Driving

Thousands of parents deal with teenagers who emerge from drunk driving accidents alive but gravely changed - beautiful daughters burned, athletic sons paralyzed, promising college bound teens now struggling for words

With this I will explain the impact from certain people’s view from the causes of drinking and driving.

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.

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... us closer,

too much pain to even say.

But try to act as if it was okay,

Was for another day.

The short time we went through together,

was one of the best years of my life.

You showed me a different kind of meaning,

a new meaning of no fear or fright.

And now that you are leaving,

I don't know what to do.

You always were there for me,

so now I must be there, too.

And as I read you this silent letter,

as you lie there ready to die.

I think back on the memories,

And soon begin to cry.

The fear of losing you,

seems too much for me to bear.

I never thought this day would come,

this day of pain and tears.

And as you hold my hand again,

I know it's our last time.

So I must let you go now,

Let you go and not be mine.

And as I sit there crying,

swollen eyed as I try to wink.

I regret what I did and I'm sorry,

I shouldn't have taken that drink.