It was early in the morning
She was on her way to school
 And then she lost her life
All because of some dumb fool
 It was proven he'd been drinking
Before he got into his car
 When the tardy bell had rung
I was wondering where you are
 But little did I know
On the corner of main and eleven
 That man had sent my best friend
To a place that we call heaven
 We'd been texting all morning
And you were almost there
 They pulled me out of class
This whole thing wasn't fair
 They said she had her seat belt on
With the radio turned down low
 Ready for a brand new day
But little did she know
 I went to the scene
And saw the mangled jeep
 On the news they showed the man
Walking on his own two feet
 He had tears in his eyes
He hadn't noticed the red light
 The alcohol had messed him up
And her jeep came from out of sight
 He cried out his apologies
Was cuffed and put in the car
 But it was already too late
For any of that, by far
 In an instant, one man's decision
Had taken her away
 They keep her desk, a memorial
Even to this very day
 When you chose to drink and drive
It might not be your life at risk
 But before you leave that party,think
Would you want to live with this?
                                      2-18-2008