Jo Knits!

It's as simple as that.

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 Baby" 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?"
This is the end Mom
I wish I could look you in the eye
To say these final words
"I LOVE YOU
AND...GOODBYE"

This is the ANTI-DRINKING AND DRIVING POEM that I heard on the radio yesterday, my heart stopped. It is such a touching poem, people call the station in tears each time it is played. So as this holiday season is preparing, please think of yourself and others. Do NOT drink and drive even if you think you can still drive, is it worth it? Is it worth to loss of a loved one?

Via the internet I was lucky enough to hear the interview with Amy Singer yesterday on another radio station. It was fun to hear her talk about knitting even though the interviewee obviously didn't knit. She did well and I am proud that Knitty got even more exposure. :)

On a funny note, as I paid for my new S&B Nation book yesterday at the bookstore, the cashier happily let me know that had that same book put on hold. I ever so smoothly recommended her to check out Knit Wit also. teehee! Oh, I'm GOOD! LOL! ;)