Action Of Regret

In memory of a girl in my town who was hit and killed by a drunk driver.

Unfair, she was taken.

A rode ended by someone’s mistake.

A small light of promise extinguished, drowned in a liquid of greed.

 A weak mind can murder those who are strong by actions they deem as wise.

A lack of conscious, a need for joy, somebody else’s poor choice.

 A price others are forced to pay for those who can’t turn away.

Behind a wheel they choose to drive.

Invincible they feel until someone dies.

When a life is taken away mortality feels its pain.

Human thirst leads to hurt.

She now is far away, no longer tracking the days.

How we all wish we could have changed.

An action that only decays. 

Reviews

[Leona Cieri]

It truly is sad when lives are taken away by - I will have to say this blatantly - thoughtless drunks on the road. I'm not saying all are like this, but for those that do make this careless choice it's probably something they'll always regret.
This poem powerfully manifests this; nice work~

[Tiffany M. Sinclair]

A Reminder to all those who may think about drinking and driving. Wonderfully written and has so much truth. I hope people will listen and stop to think about what one mistake can lead to.

[Sami Khalil]

A real and growing social problem. Cutting life short for others due to the recklessness of the few...There should be tough or tougher laws...Bravo