Happy Christmas All.

[SeaAce]

> I found this on another UG - perhaps it's worth showing to our offspring?
>
> *****************
>
> I went to a party, Mum
> and remembered what you said
> You told me not to drink, Mum
> so I had a coke instead
>
> I felt proud of myself, Mum
> the way you said I would,
> that I didn't drink and drive, Mum
> though some friends said I should
>
> I made the healthy choice, Mum
> and your advice to me was right
> as the party finally ended, Mum
> and the kids drove out of sight
>
> I got into my car, Mum
> sure to get home in one piece,
> I never knew what was coming, Mum
> something I expected least
>
> Now I'm lying on the pavement, Mum
> And I hear the policeman say,
> "The kid that caused this crash was drunk",Mum,
> His voice seems far away
>
> My own blood's all around me, Mum
> as I try hard not to cry
> I can hear the paramedic say, Mum
> "This girl is going to die"
>
> I'm sure the guy had no idea, Mum
> while he was flying high,
> because he chose to drink and drive, Mum
> now I would have to die
>
> So why do people do it, Mum
> Knowing that it ruins lives?
> And now the pain is cutting me, Mum
> like a hundred stabbing knives
>
> Tell sister not to be afraid, Mum
> tell daddy to be brave,
> and when I go to heaven, Mum
> put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave
>
> Someone should have taught him, Mum
> that its wrong to drink and drive
> Maybe if his parents had, Mum
> I'd still be alive
>
> My breath is getting shorter, Mum
> I'm getting really scared
> These are my final Moments, Mum
> and I'm so unprepared
>
> I wish that you could hold me Mum,
> as I lie here and die
> I wish that I could say I love you, Mum
> So I love you and good-bye
>
>
> **********************

 

[ccscott49]

I don't think you should have put this on here, it brought tears to my eyes, honestly, but could you imagine what it would do to somebody who has lost a daughter?

 

[DepSol]

it is a bit cutting.

Dom

Merry xmas and a happy new year

 

[SeaAce]

I know only too well - it was put on to stop people losing daughters!

 

[coliholic]

Gulp. Very moving.

 

[Johnjo]

Certainly makes you think and weep!

mike

 

[BarryH]

From exeprience, these odes have their place, Sorry but this is not the place for it. Altho the messeage is a strong one, it should not be here.

 

[chippie]

If it stops one person from drinking and driving it was worth posting.

Seasons Greetings

 

[hlb]

No I kept Quiet Untill now. It really belongs in the sin bin. It's supposed to be Christmas. Just get rid of it KIm.

<font color=blue>Haydn

 

[longjohnsilver]

I don't have any problem with you posting this, but a more appropriate fred title could have been used!

 

[Bejasus]

Absolutely. I have 3 young daughters. Bin it Kim!!! Happy Christmas indeed!!

 

[Shanty]

I have no problems with this posting. It highlights an important message that won't go away just because we would rather be thinking about something else. I feel the title adds to the impact of the message. If you came here, as I did, expecting something light-hearted, the message hits home even harder.
Well done SeaAce.

 

[hlb]

No it's just sick. It's not as though you could do anything about it in that situation. Get rid of it.

<font color=blue>Haydn

 

[chippie]

I think it was designed to get us out of our comfort zones and make us think,and it has done that.
The thing we can do about it is not be the drinking driver.
In a forum of dozens of postings there is room for a few we dont neccessarily like.

Seasons Greetings