Kim Rodrigues Poet Didactic

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*A true story. A sad story in our part of town so many years ago. The driver could have pulled into her own driveway but chose to drive on. So many mistakes in this tragic situation. Three of her friends died that night. My daughter knew them. As a parent I was mad for so many reasons. We identify when our child is the same age. Why would a parent of a new driver let her carry several friends in the vehicle, out after midnight? She was a brand new driver! And this particular house was under constant attack. That is why the father decided to find out who.
A truly tragic story! 

Trick Treat Crash

TRICK TREAT CRASH

bullied time after time after time
rolling is funny
but as time goes by and by
humor says goodbye
falling leaves dying and dying
line crossed after midnight
father is on a vendetta to snap and snap
rolling up to one of the cars
taking pictures of the license plate
the other car speeds on and on
the driver of the getaway car
has had her license for a moment, a moment
in time, she turns off her lights in the dead of night
the shadowy car wraps and wraps
itself around an innocent tree, the victim’s father
cries and cries, as he finds his daughter’s classmates

beside himself on court tv, in its early days
he lives his shame over and over again

a lesson to be learned, by the impulsive!
think and think, before you follow your instincts!

10/4/2017

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Alesia Leach October 5, 2017 at 3:29 PM Such a sad piece and a hard way to learn Kim Rodrigues October 5, 2017 at 9:17 PM It is those that come after them that learn. So sad.

Darren White October 5, 2017 at 10:59 AM What a horrible story Kim.... Such a tragedy. Kim Rodrigues October 5, 2017 at 9:16 PM Yes, Darren! It was so awful.

Russell Sivey October 4, 2017 at 9:00 AM Yes, think before you follow your instincts! I understand that! Your instincts can get you into deep trouble, like this man has within your poem! I loved reading your incredible piece this morning, Great work my friend!! Kim Rodrigues October 4, 2017 at 12:17 PM Thanks, Russell. We all learn life lessons, sometimes in the worst way.