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Decastich-The Wisest One

Seeing others doing harmful things, excessively drinking and using hard drugs, I say this road is the wisest one a very prudent individual could ever take, hoping that nobody will lay flowers on that spot, where a horrible crash may occur. Perhaps I've been too cautious... when it comes to save what I hold most precious, not afflicting useless pain on my body; only praying to God to safeguard me. This afternoon, I visited my niece Crystal in Elmurst Hospital, as she and her four friends were involved in a bad accident; the driver, who had a legal alchool level in her blood, crashed into a light pole last Sunday morning; were they all drinking? That's a mere speculation, but this kind of behavior is common among teenagers; Asia, the driver of the car, is into a coma slowing improving. Crystal has a broken leg and fractured pelvis, begging nurses for help; and she is in acute pain and can hardly breath. Elisabeth is on a respirator... due to a blood clot traveling to her lungs; the other two girls have minor injuries. What does it take for irresponsible drivers not to be under the influence.... avoiding the mourning of a dear one, or even losing their own life? Not many folks will heed this message...until they face death, and nothing can be done to prevent them from diying. Trongs of visitors crowd the hall, to inquire about their condition; they hear their agony and are unable to help...ah, if they ever could! So will you take that path which is the wisest one to avoid a possible tragedy, or continue defying fate until its awfully late to enjoy a full life? Their parents are as helpeless as I, but our faith makes hope grow... that these kids will finally understand that a second chance is not given to all. This horrible accident happened in Woodhaven, Queens, NY on August 15, 2010.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/21/2010 8:25:00 PM
This is very heartfelt and sadly disturbing that some people won't learn until tragedy strikes. It's a shame. Congratulations on getting a win with thi disheartening truth.
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Date: 8/21/2010 6:07:00 PM
Congrats on the win, Andrew
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Date: 8/20/2010 5:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrew in Constance ~A Rambling Poet's~ contest "A Road Less Travelled~~". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/19/2010 7:49:00 PM
Congrats Andrew on your success in Constance's contest with this exceptional and brilliant piece for your entry.. enjoy your sweet success tonight..with luv.. ciao..
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Date: 8/19/2010 7:26:00 PM
Andrew, this poem is so powerful and the story behind it so sad. Kids just don't get it that drinking and driving can kill. Do you live in New York? I've read all the entries and would have ranked this MUCH higher. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/18/2010 9:14:00 AM
What a wonderful day to be reading poetry of others. I am so happy your poetry is among those I am reading this morning Andrew though it is so sad. I wish you the best in the contest should you enter it. I wish you as I wish all my fellow poets the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. It is a pleasure to me to read my fellow poets poetry. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/17/2010 8:58:00 PM
Andrew, well done on the tragic image, i don't mean that in a babd way. Very moved and saden by your poem.. A powerful story,..p.d.
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