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Murder By Text

He was our neighbor, just an average guy; walking every day, he did with such pride. You cut his life short while texting on your phone; a tragedy that should have been avoided, I bemoan. A mailbox you said you thought you ran over; two sheets for his body it took to cover. Separated by yards, you tore him apart; ripped twain into as his family's hearts. You said you must have fallen asleep; but there was a secret you couldn't keep. Your story was later proven to be fiction; when phone records showed texting, the reason. Then you got off free! No time in prison! What the hell is wrong with our judicial system? Don't let this truth be you; save a few lives; under no circumstances should you text and drive.

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 10/16/2020 9:44:00 AM

i know this was written a long time ago..sorry for your loss and happy that you reached out and wrote this..

Robin Davis

Date: 8/2/2014 11:10:00 AM

Arlene Technology can be a blessing or curse. If we treat it right, our lives are a lot less complicated. If we abuse it, lives are at risk. Thank you for the awesome comment on my Nerds And Geeks poem.

Arlene Smith
Date: 8/2/2014 5:25:00 PM

Thank you so much for your comments, dear friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

James Fraser

Date: 7/17/2014 1:50:00 PM

If I was the Judge, life in Prison it would be. If you take a life, you give up yours. It would make others take notice. Aged 7, I witnessed my 9 year old brother knocked down and killed in front of me. It was his fault, he ran out onto the road. The driver never drove again. Victims are claimed in different ways. Your poem brought me back Arlene, although I never forget, James ,,,,,,,

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/17/2014 2:53:00 PM

Dear, sweet James, I am so, so sorry you had to witness that... I can't imagine.. Big hugs to you my friend.... Arlene

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/11/2014 6:52:00 PM

I like this; It is a terrible death. Years ago, a case similar happened in San Jose California. An 18 year old girl was driving and distracted herself by reaching for a CD in the back seat. She ran over 3 people they all died and her life was ruined forever. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/11/2014 7:38:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and comments, Lucilla.. It only takes a second to take a life or destroy yours forever.. Hugs.. Arlene

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2014 9:49:00 PM

wow, this is a poem with impact.And that is the scary thing. They can check your phone records, so you can't lie about it!! The poor guy that she killed. She will have to live with her stupidity the rest of her life.

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/27/2014 6:29:00 AM

Thanks for your comments, Andrea.... When I read it I think it seems harsh. I mean we do stupid stuff, but she got nothing.. Like you said, she will have to live with it and I know she was young. On her way to college class.. Hugs... Gonna write something lighter now!..

Robert Nehls

Date: 6/26/2014 3:38:00 PM

Good to let it out in poetic form and give us all something to think about. I feel exactly the same way. Texting and driving is totally inexcusable. One life brought to an end and so many others that now must suffer. So very sad, Arlene. Very well written, my friend. Robert.

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/26/2014 4:00:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. It did feel good to get it out, but it breaks my heart to see it go on every day.. Hugs.. Arlene

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/26/2014 11:17:00 AM

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