Drunk Behind the Wheel
You have a choice
To fall prey to that demonic disease
And stay victim held captive
Where it keeps you with ease
You have a choice
To follow static conclusion
And exist under asphyxiation from
High powered inanimate pollution
The tone's about to change
You'll hear it in my voice
If you decide to listen
Is no one else' choice
It sours me to know
I might not make it home alive
Because you thought it was okay
Okay to drink and drive
Crash could happen any time
Your drunk behind the wheel
I don't think you realize
Your need for help is real
It's a small town
I've shared the road with you
Crash could happen any time
My baby's with me too
That poison has no judgment bounds
For distance or for time
He could be eating ice cream
When you commit the crime
We could be walking in the park
Or at a T-Ball game
Your truck would wreck our bodies
Maybe send us out in flame
Four years ago
A sunny evening, late in Spring
Alyssa home from school
Dad was doing some grilling
I saw my drunk neighbor
Crash and knock a power pole
She was in her golden Chevy Cruze
I was in my home
She'd made it past the breathalyzer
Even though she really stank
You do too
When you drink and drive your pick-up tank
BANG! SNAP! Wires make three whistle whips
Pole and wires from my home are scattered on the ground
She was mad we called the cops
Afraid of every siren sound
Sara right behind her
Coming home from work
Without a snag she pulls into the drive
But passers by still gawk and lurked
You worry about your license
Thank God that's all it takes
Because when you choose to drink and drive
You put yours and any life at stake
You think you've heard it all
And consequence is time to pass
Please change your way of thinking
To treat and heal your broken glass
I believe in you
That you have mind and spine
Because innovation and knowledge appreciation
Breed a special kind
I think my song is done
I hope you heard this friend
You need to get some help
And find your life again
Copyright © Victoria Reome | Year Posted 2016
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