The only difference is, he drank and I will die...

[Consider]

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 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 Baby" 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

"I LOVE YOU AND...GOODBYE

[Ebony]

should be in the Poems section, no?
is good though, read it b4

[StickyPeas]

i just wanted to know... are we accountable for accidents which wernt our fault?? ie in the case of a car accident where another car hits u from behind...?? the passengers get injured/die... ur the driver... is it ur responsibility to make ery1 put on their seatbelts to prevent such things since accidents can happen... or is it theirs coz they didnt put their seatbelts on...?

:scratch:

[Tahiyah]

mom should not allow him to go to parties where there is drinking in the first place. no alcohol. no friends who drink. no parties of mixed sexes. hed still be alive.

[StickyPeas]

i dont think mummy or boy were muslim :scratch: they shud have been... but boy wudda still died coz its his time..

plus im not too happy in the boys choice of final words

[Consider]

I dont think its an Islaamic poem

But it focus's on the issue of drinking - and how it affects others, not only the drinker.

I took it like as basically a Muslim (the victim), who may not drink, but may have drinking friends (non Muslims)...

[hen]

that was really sad.....