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Do Not Drink Alcohol and Drive

Do not drink alcohol and drive...... A beautiful day brighten by a blue clouds The smile of the sun lighten by its rays Happily walking on the pavement of the road Watching different vehicles that over crowd the roads My eyes are catching a little boy try to cross the road and knocked by a vehicle and thrown down to the street Rushing to him and holding him in my hands He was crying for his mother with stricken fear My heart was broken in to pieces with sad and sorrow Waited for ambulance that took long way to come Looking at the sky and asking God to save this innocent child Then I saw his mouth tremble followed by blood oozing He died in my arms without seeing his loving mother I could not hold my emotion any more, my tears rolled down The driver of the vehicle was in drunken state and watching Will he allow his own son to die like this way on the road Will he remember this day and think everyone as his sons Is there any difference between criminals and him? Ravi Sathasivam / Sri Lanka All rights are reserved 11/2013
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Jones Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 7:45 AM
I too have been touched personally by drunk driving...its horrible and thank you so much for this tribute for this child..
Hendricks Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 3:33 PM
How devastating to everyone involved, you included. Very sad write well-presented, my friend. Licia :-)
Kamoonpuri Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 1:15 PM
Drinking is bad whether driving or not. Yor poem is touching n great in relating d tragic incident. As a teetotaller i apreciate this poem even more. I hope u review my latest poem too.
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Thanks for your comment. Appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 6:37 PM
very well told, Ravi. If only these jerks would learn their lesson. Sadly, many of them go right back out and do it again!!
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Thanks for your comment Andrea. Appreciated.
Dunn Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 4:00 PM
It was a very special and moving right nice job on this one. I enjoyed it alot. also thank you for your comments.
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Thanks for your comment. Appreciated.
Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Sad work and a sad happening in your life..Yes, it is wrong for one to drive while drinking but so many do on an everyday bases...Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Thanks for your comment. Appreciated.
Adams Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 12:37 PM
there is a very clear message through this poignant piece...I think we have all seen or heard of such tragedies, yet people still don't think before they drink and drive, or text and drive...Great job with this poem ...hugs
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Thanks for your comment. Appreciated.
Onclaud Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 11:36 AM
i can so relate, ravi... responsible driving is a must and this piece sends a forceful, meaningful message to all in poetic manner... grreat job!..:) huggs
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Thanks for your comment. Appreciated.
Beharry Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Very very sad! Your poem captured the agony of the incident with such painful clarity. Drunken driving is an epidemic that has claimed endless innocent lives world wide. Have a nice day!
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Thanks for your comment. Appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 6:24 AM
- A terrible experience Ravi - A picture that will burn into your memory. - A really sad poem. - Have a great week ... (see you next weekend :))) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Sathasivam Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Thanks for your comment Anne. Appreciated. Love and hugs xxxx Ravi
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