Request For Poetry

[KiwiBen]

Stunning link mate! I dunno how I missed it in me search, maybe got sick of waiting on my farking dial up connection in NZ. it's all these dirty little gems that will be forgotten one day, the military probably has the most intact original form of Folk song around! Excellent reading I say.

Cheers, Benjo

[JWT]

ANOTHER SIDE OF CHRISTMAS.

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"

[JWT]

We sit and we type and we stare at our screens,
We can't help but wonder what all of this means.
With mouse in hand ...we roam through this maze,
On an infinite search...lost in a daze.

We chat with each other, we type all our woes
At times we'll band together to gang up on our foes.
We wait for somebody, to type out our name
We want recognition, but it is always the same.

Why is it on screen, we are so easily bold,
Telling our secrets, that have never been told.
The answer is simple, it is as clear as a bell,
We all have our problems, and need someone to tell.

We can't tell real people, but tell someone we must
So we turn to our 'puters ...and to those we can trust.
Even though it sounds crazy...the truth still remains,
Most of my "friends" have no faces...and odd little names.

[JWT]

If I knew it would be the last time
that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly,
And prey the lord your Soul to Keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you walk out the door,
I would give you Hugs and Kisses,
And call you back for just One More.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would Tape each Word and Action,
And play the back through out My Days.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would spare a extra minute or two,
To stop and say I Love You,
Instead of assuming You Know I Do.

So just in case tomorrow never comes,
And today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I Love You,
And hope we Never Will Foget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
Young and old alike,
And today may be the Last Chance,
You get to hold your Loved One Tight.

So if your waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it today,
For if tomorrow Never Comes,
You'll surely Regret The Day,
That you didnt take that Extra Time,
For a Smile Hug or a Kiss,
And you were to Busy to Grant Someone,
What turned out to beTheir One Last Wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
And whisper in their ear,
That you Love Them Very Much, and
You'll Always Hold Them Dear.

Take time to say "I'm sorry",
"Please forgive me" "Thank you" or "Its OK",
And if tomorrow Never Comes,
YOU'LL HAVE NO REGRETS ABOUT TODAY.