I Will
--Drive Safe!
--I will!
The words are said without a thought
No meaning given to the promise
--I will!
Hands at 10 and 2
Shift to drive
Turn right toward school
--I will!
Cellphone rings
Look down
One second
Sirens
Ambulance
--You’re going to be okay!
--Oh my God! That’s my child!
--I’m right here.
--Stay with us.
Darkness
Crying
Screaming
Silence
--Friends, we are here today to celebrate a life cut short
Closed casket
Flowers at the front
School picture takes your place
--My condolences
--I’m so sorry
Family standing at the door
Friends gather
More crying
More screaming
Family drives home
Flowers fill your seat
Little sister quiet
Older brother comforting
Mom who is sobbing
Dad drives slowly
Past that intersection
Flowers wilt
Graduation comes
Your picture on stage
--In memory of…
--Today we remember…
Your seat empty
Friends at college
Sister starts high school
Brother gets married
Dad gets drunk
Mom gets fired
Best friend still cries every day
--Drive safe!
--I will!
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