PEER PRESSURE

I swore I wouldn't ever drink, Mom, But sure enough I did. It was the first time ever, Mom; I did it for the other kids.

They hassled me and called me names Until I took my first drink. Then they started playing games, and to the ground I began to sink.

No one would drive me and on my way home, Mom, I didn't see the other car; But I suddenly realized, Mom, That tonight, things had gone too far.

By the time I finally saw it, Mom; I guess I had to swerve. As I got hit, Mom, Everything was a blur.

The last words that I got to say, Mom, Were "Please forgive me-what I did was wrong." I am so scared and alone, Mom, Listen close do you hear that song?

Please hold me close, Mom, The light is drawing near; They say I have to go, Mom, Please have no fear. EUGINA DEPASSE

Benedict Sukra A Poem