Think Before you Drive

by Milly Hayward   Oct 15, 2018


There is no warmth nor light nor sound
as I lay here, trussed up and bound.
My bonds are here, but you cant see
what sentence has been done to me.

You look, you see, but still you don't
or if you, do you surely won't.
For all you see, is what you think
lost reason, in one single blink

If just one time, you could see more
remember once, that chilling score.
Instead avoid, all hints of guilt
of when your deeds, cut to the hilt.

For you did this, one drunken ride
said you were sober, but you lied.
That day you drove, rewrote my page
and left me trapped, within this cage.

Nothing you do, or say to me
can ever hope, to set me free.
A promise not, to drink and drive
may keep another, soul alive.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    Very thought provoking

  • 6 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Milly, I'm glad this is nominated. It tells a sorry tale from a victim of how drinking and driving is wrong.
    If this stops just one person becoming hurt or worse it's worth your effort. This deserves the highlight of thr front page
    X

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Thank you Mr Darcy, I really hope it helps make a difference. Take care. Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    A very important, and always necessary message. I remember how scary it was to realize a family member was under the influence and drove home. I was angry but mostly worried. My parents have always taught us to put aside any embarrassment or potential risk of getting in trouble, and call them if we drank too much. No matter if we were somewhere we shouldn't be.

    I also think it can depend on the people you are with. It's not cliche or silly to have a designated driver. It's mature and smart to have a plan ready and to communicate this so no one feels like "oh I probably had too many drinks, but I'm not going to just wait."

    I think it's awesome more cities have ubers and usually affordable ways to get home directly, and I can only hope people take a step back to realize how their actions have consequences. I think one main thing is self awareness, realizing and trusting your body enough to not push it and understand your limit. Even if we think we're fine, our ability to react can be impaired and we won't realize it until it's too late.

    Profound piece!

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      M.A. Thank you so much for your in-depth comment. . Drink driving is dangerous and irresponsible and quite often people either don't realise that they are over the limit or think that they can handle it that nothing is going to happen to them. They don't realise that their reactions will be slower and judgement impaired and may even get away with it but then eventually something will happen that results in tragedy. Thanks again Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    Brilliant and profound Milly. I too know lives that have been changed by drink drivers. Glad it's nominated :-) x
    =^.^=

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Thankyou Kitty. All my best wishes Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    A powerful message indeed. We hope all will think twice before getting behind the wheel..there is no second chances.

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Thankyou Brenda. Most people are sensible and don't drink and drive but there are still thoughtless people who do and in doing so endanger other people. Milly x

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