That Fateful Night

Not a drop of alcohol passed my lips that night
I told the host I had to go and left them partying till light
As I slowly turned to the right, just a mile away from home
Suddenly a car burst through the night
And through the silence came a loud "Boom!"

"He was drunk," I heard them say, "As for the girl, oh so very sad"
"She'll never live to see another day", "That drunk boy, was he mad?"

I can see Mom crying and Dad looking very, very sad
I wish I could cheer them up by saying,
"I'm going to a better place, please don't feel bad"

My friends, who loved me at all costs,
were at my bed with tears on their faces
Some whom I thought were long lost,
Coming from my past, from different places

I said to friends and family by my side
"Thank you for your love so vast,
You've made my life an interesting ride"
And at the bosom where I drew my first breath,
With a smile, I quietly drew my last."

Fiona R Jitab

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