The death of an innocent girl

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
were 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.
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, you were always there.
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?
This is the end, mom, I wish I could look you in
the eye,
To say these final words, mom, I love you and
goodbye.