The Ride

He reached this point not too long ago
His true emotions he finally had shown
The tears in his eyes streamed down his face
The events that happened, no one could have begin to brace
"I could have saved him", he said," but I was to afraid"
"Now my friend is gone, and I'm the one to blame"
You see he lost his friend to alcohol; his friend had drove drunk
The more he thought about it, the more his heart sunk
"I handed him the keys and said he could drive"
"He drove and drove but he lost his life"
As he looked out that window, he prayed a silent prayer
As he shut the blinds from his wheelchair
One thing is learned; the best that can be shared
If you are indeed a friend show them that you care. 
You see this guy was lucky, he still has his life
But look how he feels deep down inside.
As he goes to the grave he begins to cry.
"I should have never ever let you drive"
I'm sorry my friend, I'm sorry pal"
As he weeps for his brother six feet in the ground
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Duncan Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 1:32 AM
" WOW" good,, very good,, brings the emotions out,, drinking & driving is never good. I did so enjoy your words though. Debbie ;}
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May 28, 2011 at 9:11 PM
this is so sad and there is so much emotion behind your words. I have enjoyed your write tonight.cory
Kendrick Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Good message in this one..Sometimes something like that is out of our hands..Sometimes a person will not listen..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by and giving a kind review of my work..Sara
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May 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM
a great write, enjoyed this one from the gifted one.
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May 24, 2011 at 7:24 PM
wonderful, you are a writing machine,,my brother,,,lets take our stories to the world.....
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