A Poem For A Special Friend

DIFFERENT JOURNEY....

God was looking in the Book of Life

to see why I was there…

for a drunk driver hit me

and I was thrown somewhere

I saw my body all messed up

and people running around

I heard the ambulance siren

and 911 calls to town

The paramedics were working hard

but then it was too late

How could this be happening?

I just finished work at eight

As they started to cover my body

I found myself at my front door

I heard the police officer say,

“I’m sorry...life is gone forevermore.”

What shocking news to hear

for my life was taken too soon

The drunk driver who killed me

was locked up by noon

The angels carried me to the light

and guided me to God’s kingdom

There I stood in front of the King

listening to all His wisdom

He told me that I was special

and my mission on earth was done

My name was in the Book of Life

and what victory I had won

He said my family would miss me so

but I would not die in vain

They’re on a different journey now…

to ease such heartache and pain

The drunk driver who hit me tonight

has some tough lessons ahead

For life is such a precious gift

I’m sure he didn’t wish I were dead.

Now, the journey in life is different

for all those left behind.

Will drunk drivers ever learn…

with only tragedies to remind?

Rachel M. Sparks    Copyright © 2008 Rachel M. Sparks

Driving is a privilege, but it can be taken away.

Think before you drink and drive...

for this could be your nightmare today.

In Loving Memory of David D. Parrino - 2004