One Too Many
Ohhhh, they brought me flowers
That is so very sweet
But why are they laying them
Right down by my feet?
What's going on
I really don't know
Last thing I remember
I was driving real slow
I saw a bright light
It was flashing red
But I couldn't focus
It just hurt my head
I must have made it though
I really don't know
Too many drinks
I had somewhere to go
So I got in my car
Tried to drive home
I was feeling tired
And so very alone
Just wanted to lay down
Take a little nap
The next thing I know
There's glass in my lap
I could hear a squeal
Sounds of metal crashing
Pain in my body
Forever lasting
But now I'm awake
My loved ones are here
Yeah that's all it was
Just a silly nightmare
Need to say thanks for the flowers
But I can't turn my head
Oh my god, I can't move
I think I'm dead
Yes, the flowers are wreaths
And in this coffin I lie
I drove drunk last night
I guess I did die
My family is crying
I didn't mean to make them sad
One less than the legal limit
Is all that I had
But one too many holds new meaning for me
As family and friends say a tearful goodbye
I am left all alone
And in this coffin I lie
Copyright © Bernadette Langer | Year Posted 2006
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