Bobby's Voice

(Please don't drink and drive)

A

 

Broken pelvis

 

A

 

Broken spine

 

Fractured bones

 

Was not enough damage done

 

To kill him

 

The Coroner's Report read

 

It was blunt force

 

Trama to his head

 

He sustained too much

 

Cranial damage

 

Pronounced dead at the scene

 

Of the accident

 

Yet the report also read

 

There were several minutes that had passed

 

After the impact

 

He was still alive

 

I wonder did he suffer long?

 

I wonder did he feel any pain?

 

I wonder what were his last thoughts?

 

The list of questions could on and on

 

Until I drive myself insane

 

It is a shame

 

A drunk driver is to blame

 

Someone who so carelessly

 

Got behind the wheel of an automobile

 

Someone who under the influence of alcohol

 

Decided they could handle it on their own

 

Decided not to take a taxicab home

 

Decided not use a designated driver

 

Decided

 

That is the key word

 

He made a decision

 

To drink and drive that fateful night

 

Choices

 

Another keyword

 

We need to be held responsible for the choices we make

 

Drunk or sober

 

We need to be held accountable

 

For our actions as a society and individually

 

So here I am a grieving mother

 

Writing words of poetry

 

Creating a voice

 

One that needs to be heard

 

Across the land

 

We need tougher laws in our states

 

We need early prevention in our schools

 

We need zero tolerance of alcohol on our roadways

 

We need stricter penalties for those who break the laws

 

My son is now a statistic

 

Though he is not without a name or a face

 

His name was "Bobby" and I am his voice

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Song of Mercy]

I was also struck by a drunk driver. I wrote a poem about it that I will publish in the future. I thank you. There is no end to the grief now, perhaps in the future. In regard to the poem, it was touching and powerful. Thank you for sharing this healing message. Also, my nick name is Bobbie. I don't know what difference that makes, but to me it seems significant. Thank you again. Barb

[SPINNING ON that dizzy ..]

I have tears in my eyes, goosebumps on my arms, a lump in my throat and pain for a mother who should not be writing this poem. What a terrible loss. Here you have poured out your heart and bared your very soul. When will it stop? When will it not be ok to have this happen all too often. Thank you for spelling this out so passionately.

[DrumMajorPod]

I could never even begin to imagine what that feels like.. :( I enjoy your writing immensely. You are so creative, and you use words so well.. always impressive. I mourn for you, for I know how it feels to lose someone you love. However, I have never lost a child.. and I would imagine that that would be quite different.

[Color Me Gone]

I think I read this before but it was a while back. It still breaks my heart. What a horrific loss to bear. My mother just died 9 days ago but she was elderly and had cancer. I couldn't imagine living through anything this catastrophic to the soul.

[D. L. Hutson]

OMGosh!! That was so deep, so heartfelt, so true. This does need to be heard. The system is not perfect. but we need people to stand up for what's right and be heard. Keep being his voice.

[Rick Puetter]

This is always a horrific story. And through this poem you are an elegant voice for this cause. You are not the only one that has been scarred. There are many others. All voices should rise in unison on this topic. Perhaps the others will then listen.

Best regards,

Rick

[Chaos]

You write your heart and thoughts as clear as a reflection of the fall trees on the still water at dawn. Your pain is evident. Your grief is felt with every word of frustration in this piece. Drinking and driving is a selfish act with destructive consequences as your family knows. I can't say it enough to you, I'm sorry for your loss.

[Tonya Wilson]

I love this poem, because of what it stands for: I hate the smell of a drunk and thier liquor. A person that drink to get drunk just doesn't care about the life of himself or others. They are selfish: I had to stop dating a man because of his drinking: It use to effect his behavior, and make him out foolish.
This peom is excellent!

[Perdition]

Your loss is far too incredible for words as your poem is truly a beautiful voice. I wish you deep peace in your resonance.

[laceyjane23]

This is a very powerful poem. You are sending a great message out through your poetry, every action has a consequence. I agree that there should be tougher laws and better education to prevent drinking asnd driving. Writing is a great therapy, keep on writing!
Laceyjane

[Gabriella]

I love this poem. It is fortunate for those we have lost to have loved ones as writers to serve as their voice. I have no tolerance for anyone who is foolish enough to drive intoxicated, and also believe in doing more to prevent it. Thank you for sharing this, it takes a strong person to do so.