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.

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 heard the policeman say,

"The other guy is drunk," Mom,
And now I am 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.

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.

Someone should have told him, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.

If only they had told him, Mom,
I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom,
I'm becoming very scared.

Please don't cry for me, Mom,
When I needed, You were always there.

I have one last question, Mom,
Before I say good bye.

I didn't drink and drive, Mom,
So why am I the one to die.