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I sang and wrote this song to advocate for victims of drunk driving. I own the rights to the music.

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Someone special died because you drink and drive Dear drunk driver I want you to know Forgiveness is a fire enlight save souls Maybe you live Maybe you are deceased Maybe you forgive Maybe you are hurting Blue you blue drink Driving reckless quicker Lives are linked cause you can’t handle liquor You didn’t care You knew you were drunk Car a weapon killing daughter or son What if it was your mama Or your daddy Broken and bleeding Screaming and crying Wrapped around a tree Or on the highway What if your wife and child Died that day? Someone special died because you drink and drive. Every day and holiday a family sighs No more birthdays or 4th of Julys No more phone calls or smiles from bright eyes Victims who died because you drink and drive Those who survive have hard work to do Physically, therapy, or creating life new advocating for cause for spiritual mending Creating a bridge from tragedy to winning this song has music

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Justine Fraser

Date: 7/22/2025 10:32:00 PM

You never know if the person you are speaking to has been such a victim - or any people you come across. This poem is a wonderful form of awareness raising in addition to being a beautiful creation.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/23/2025 3:00:00 AM

I agree that you never know someone’s story. I only know one story from the tragedy of drunk driving that led to two people marrying who met due to meeting at victims remembrance gathering. It means a lot to me that you found this beautiful. Thank you.

Daniel DuBois

Date: 7/22/2025 7:38:00 PM

What an impeccable melody, Karen. I love what you do with the timing of words in your chorus. Falling back / jumping forward on the beat. I can't fully explain it, but it WORKS. Bravo!

Karen Jones
Date: 7/23/2025 2:56:00 AM

What a nice compliment! Thank you for the love Daniel! I’m really not a singer but this song means a lot to me.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/22/2025 4:49:00 PM

This one's got legs Karen. Congrats

Karen Jones
Date: 7/22/2025 5:07:00 PM

Thanks Tom!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2025 3:17:00 PM

Very nice, Karen. Is it your voice on the speaking part? I really enjoyed your song and it's message. My brother died during law school thanks to a dang drunk driver. Back in the 80's and he didn't even pay a fine. Got off scott free. Great song that I see got a trophy in the past. Congrats to you

Karen Jones
Date: 7/22/2025 5:06:00 PM

So sorry to hear that about your brother! Oh that’s such an injustice for the driver to get off! Makes me mad!!! I sang all the vocals and did the speaking part. It was work but fun! Thanks

Constance La France

Date: 7/22/2025 2:35:00 PM

Karen, your song is amazing and it brought tear to my eyes, wonderful and congrats on your win in the contest, a FAV, Constance

Karen Jones
Date: 7/22/2025 3:07:00 PM

I’m honored you fav it Constance! Wow! You touched my heart with your warm comment! Thank you.

Crystol Woods

Date: 7/22/2025 6:06:00 AM

Oh yes, I remember this! It's one of those songs that stays with you even after just hearing it once. First, it has a powerful and true message. Second, the melody is catchy! You created something very special with this! Congratulations! Xo

Karen Jones
Date: 7/22/2025 9:29:00 AM

Aw you are so kind Crystol! Thanks

Justine Fraser

Date: 7/22/2025 5:03:00 AM

This is really wonderful- and an important message not many people sing about. I love that you’ve made a song about it.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/22/2025 9:29:00 AM

Annabel thank you! I use to volunteer for Mother’s Against Drunk Driving and heard so many sad stories that it inspired me.

John Anderson

Date: 7/21/2025 6:27:00 PM

Congratulations for your placement in my 'make a song contest'. A fantastic song - very well done! I hope you will be inspired to add music and songs to more of your poems. Lets get more music here!!

Karen Jones
Date: 7/21/2025 7:53:00 PM

I am honored and appreciate my placement John. I think poets are musicians that play words. More music here would be fantastic!

Ink Empress

Date: 6/27/2025 2:02:00 AM

Wow dear karen! This is amazing and impressive! Did your son make the melody? You can sing! You should do it more often! I love this! Congratulations on your trophy win! Sorry i was away and still unwell! Im happy to see you win! You are truly a superstar! Sending you light

Karen Jones
Date: 6/27/2025 6:53:00 AM

Sorry to hear you are sick Inky. :0( No I sang the melody and the producer followed my voice mostly but the background heavy chords he did. So it was a kind of collaboration. Thank you for your kind comments. I consider myself a writer more than a singer lol. Blessings

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/20/2025 9:15:00 PM

Beautiful strong message ~ definitely deserves to be out there for everyone to hear. Well done ~

Karen Jones
Date: 6/20/2025 9:39:00 PM

You are kind Line and thanks! God bless!

Crystol Woods

Date: 6/19/2025 8:10:00 AM

Wow!!!!! I love this! Talk about talent... the harmonies were beautiful. The lyrics you wrote have such a powerful message of truth. I'm super impressed! Xoxo

Karen Jones
Date: 6/19/2025 8:31:00 AM

Aw you are so sweet! Thank you so much Crystol! :0)

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/19/2025 8:10:00 AM

Oh and congratulations!!!

thriveni c mysore

Date: 6/19/2025 6:08:00 AM

OH my my! you have such a wonderful voice too my dear blessed poet! Thanks to this unique contest where I can hear to the poets, it is altogether a different feeling. G! so inspiring. I am happy for your top win dear friend. congratulations. three cheers!!!hoho

Karen Jones
Date: 6/19/2025 6:28:00 AM

Thank you dear poet! You are kind!

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/18/2025 11:34:00 PM

Congratulations on your trophy win ! Most deserved, most talented, most original, amazing voice, best choice! Bravo miss Karen~ XO

Karen Jones
Date: 6/19/2025 1:06:00 AM

Anaya thank you so much for your kind comments!

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 6/18/2025 10:33:00 PM

Brilliant! and it is a sing set to music with a great message! Congrats on your very well deserved top win! You should take this further and see if you can get some established singer to sing this song!! Worth writing to them! Elton John would be worth! PS team should write and ask! The message is powerful!! Well done!!

Karen Jones
Date: 6/19/2025 1:05:00 AM

Krish thank you for your kind words! i have wanted to for years but life gets in the way. lol

Tom Woody

Date: 6/18/2025 3:47:00 PM

Karen what can I say, the format, the message, the melody, the voice. Congrats on a well deserved number one placement

Tom Woody
Date: 6/18/2025 4:29:00 PM

Kewl

Karen Jones
Date: 6/18/2025 4:23:00 PM

Wow! Tom I am pleasantly shocked surprised and honored! You made my entire month! Thank you for the honor!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/28/2024 1:51:00 PM

Karen, I can see you put a lot of work into this…and it shows. Great message. You obviously have a lot of talent and you get to decide how to use it for your maximum pleasure and advantage. It’s a lot of work to comment on each other’s poems, but it’s also enjoyable. Again, thanks for being here!!

Karen Jones
Date: 2/28/2024 2:24:00 PM

Wow you have really inspiring comments and I appreciate you taking time to do so Duke! Thanks

John Kazadi

Date: 2/16/2024 6:55:00 AM

Dear Jones, I have so much loved your song, the song is as good as your poems. The best advice you can give someone who drinks, is to away from the steering under alcohol influence. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece, John

Karen Jones
Date: 2/16/2024 6:59:00 AM

John I appreciate your listening to it and your kind comments

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/30/2023 9:29:00 AM

Your song with the written lyrics here is fabulous Karen. A great reminder of the devastating hazards of driving while intoxicated, or under the influence. Thank you for advocating! :)

Karen Jones
Date: 10/30/2023 11:02:00 AM

So glad you like it Linda! Thanks for reading so many of my poems!

Karen Croft

Date: 10/19/2023 11:01:00 PM

This sounds so good with music.

Karen Jones
Date: 10/20/2023 12:25:00 AM

Karen I appreciate you listening. Thank you.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/16/2023 12:45:00 PM

Wow Karen, this is a deeply touching message, beautifully put to song, and very well done. This is a message that needs to be heard. Your poem set to song and the music is incredible, you are very talented. I hope more people can hear it, and may it play back in their minds before they get behind the wheel of their car while intoxicated. This is awesome. Thank you for sharing this, a fave for me. God bless you Karen <3

Karen Jones
Date: 10/16/2023 12:50:00 PM

I so appreciate you taking time to listen and then comment. I'm honored it is a fav and God bless you as well. :0)

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/16/2023 7:36:00 AM

Karen, your deeply felt words are sensitive and honest. You sing them well, adding depth and emotion to the profound lyrics. Listeners are emotionally moved by your music and encouraged to think about its message. Blessings

Karen Jones
Date: 10/16/2023 8:45:00 AM

Sotto Poet thanks for lending your ear. I appreciate your kind words and only hope the sadness of the song will inspire someone to change their behavior. Love and light hugs to you.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/15/2023 8:56:00 PM

Dear Karen, your lyric is heartfelt and intimately expressed. Deeply moving and inspiring, made even more so by your beautiful vocals. Poignant and thought-provoking. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Karen Jones
Date: 10/15/2023 9:13:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kind words Susan! I appreciate that.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/15/2023 5:33:00 PM

Thank you for guiding me to this, it is a very heartfelt lyric. I really enjoyed the tune and voices. God bless you

Karen Jones
Date: 10/15/2023 5:36:00 PM

God bless you too and hugs

Karen Jones
Date: 10/15/2023 5:35:00 PM

Thank you Eve. My dream is to have someone famous sing it. I could not afford anyone so I sang it myself.

James Peranteau

Date: 10/15/2023 4:57:00 PM

have you posted this on you tube Karen....! ...git wit it....this iz awesome dear poet! Beautiful voice, great music likewise content poignant for sure...have a wonderful new week....much love, james

Karen Jones
Date: 10/15/2023 5:09:00 PM

Hugs James. No I have not posted it anywhere else. Thanks for your kind comments. I will ask my son if he can post it for me. I don't have a YouTube account. Have a great week as well and love returned!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/15/2023 4:00:00 PM

Fabulous and sad. You have a great voice and musicality. Thanks for directing me here.

Karen Jones
Date: 10/15/2023 4:04:00 PM

Thanks and I enjoyed your poem. So glad to have read it.