Death of an Innocent

Author Unknown

I went to a party, Mum, I remembered what you said.

You told me not to drink Mum, so I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mum, the way you said I would.

I didn't drink and drive, Mum, though the others said I should.

1 know 1 did the right thing, Mum. I know you are always right.

Now the party is finally ending, Mum, and everyone's driving out of sight,

As I got into my car, Mum, 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, Mum, but as I pulled onto the road,

The other car didn't see me, Mum, and hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mum, I hear a policeman say,

The other guy is drunk, Mum, but I'm the one who'll pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mum. I wish you'd get here soon.

How could this happen to me, Mum? My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mum, and most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, Mum, I'll surely die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mum, I swear I didn't drink.

It was the others, Mum, 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, Mum? It can ruin your whole life.

I'm feeling sharp pains now, pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mum, 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, mum. Tell Daddy to be brave,

And when I go to Heaven, Mum, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mum, not to drink and drive.

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

My breath is getting shorter, Mum. I'm getting ~ scared,

Please don't cry for me, Mum. When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mum, before I say good-bye:

"I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?

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