Pascal Nunes

I received a mail today titled
PLZ DONT DRINK

Now, I am a teetotaler, and definitely do not support alcoholism. And most certainly do not endorse drunken driving. But this was probably the 10th time I received this stupid poem. By now I have lost all appreciation for the person who wrote that (No, I didn't like it from the start... but I appreciated the effort). I replied back with a poem, an amateurish mockery of the original... You can call me mean, cynical... or whatever else you like!! All views are appreciated :)

About the title of this post "Who knows when life decides you have had enough!!"; that is something I seriously believe. If you want to drink, go and get yourself one. Don't bother too much about the future,  you never know if you will have a second chance. But, never do things because others say you should. Nothing is more stupid. Think for yourself, do whatever you feel is right. Don't be scared that you might do something wrong... we all make mistakes!

Here is the mail:

I went to a party Mom,
I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom,
So I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom,
The way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom,
Even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom,
I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom,
As everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom,
I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me,
So responsible and sweet.


I started to drive away, Mom,
But as I pulled out into the road,
The other car didn't see me, Mom,
And hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom,
I hear the policeman say,
"The other guy is drunk," Mom,
And now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom....
I wish you'd get here soon.
How could this happen to me, Mom?
My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom,
And most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom,
I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom,
I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, Mom.
The others didn't think.

He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank
And I will die.



Why do people drink, Mom?
It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now.
Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom,
And I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here dying
And all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom.
Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom,
Put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
 
Someone should have told him, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom,
I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom.
I'm becoming very scared.
Please don't cry for me, Mom.
When I needed you, you were always there.
 
I have one last question, Mom.
Before I say good bye.
I didn't drink and drive,
So why am I the one to die?


My reply:

I don't drink, Mom,
I don't like hot spirits burning my throat
I choose never to drink, Mom,
I hate my brain to think I am in celestial float

You don't need to drink, Mom
To get a high
Mere thoughts, just mere thoughts, Mom
Can make the mind fly

Someone should have told me, Mom,
Not to think and drive.
If only they had told me, Mom,
I would still be alive.

Why do people care about life, Mom?
Most do nothing but waste it
Why does living matter, Mom?
It won't change life one tiny bit

I wasted all these years of my life, Mom,
What better would I do with the rest?
Don't blame that drunk driver, Mom,
How I wish I had lived with a little more zest!

Why did I have to write time dumb poem, Mom,
Why did I waste all this time?
I could have saved myself, Mom,
If you hadn't made me believe, living was a crime.

Why didn't I see the other car, Mom?
My pride of not drinking, caused it all
Why did I get so air headed, Mom?
Not drinking wasn't so great afterall!!

-pascal.