Cheyenne,
we'll miss you, our friend...
She took her frustrations to the bottle,
'til the day she took her car,
From a party, right towards home,
now see where you are!
Sure, it's okay to drink and drive,
That's what she believed,
'til she was the one to take the wheel,
so her mom wouldn't get peeved...
She did okay, so they say
'til she got to the bridge,
and crossed the line, cutting off,
an 18-wheeler's ridge...
Pinned in the seat, she drew her last breath,
as her body all was crushed,
like paper, or jello,
she couldn't be touched...
Then over the bridge she went...
Stupidity awarded her an open casket,
a horrifying shock to see,
I wander if she looked down, and said,
'My God, they're crying over me!'
One broke down, and cried no more,
one joined her on the throne,
one met an institution,
and one left to write the poem...
We'll miss her, and wish she'd have gotten another chance.. I'd re-live any experience to see her, and never have to say goodbye... again
Author notes
Written July 27th, 2005
A contest entry
- Not Everyone Who Gets Hit By A Drunk Driver Dies (Contest) by SeptemberFaith.
400 points, ended August 4, 2005, 15 entries
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awful
I just found this poem on the internet. I am Cheyenne's cousin, and it's very insulting and offensive to see a person, such as yourself, exploit her terrible death in order to gratify yourself. Besides the fact that the poem doesn't even narrate the way she really died, it lacks emotional impact or depth. I don't know what makes you think its ok to make up stories about how non-ficticious people die, but you really shouldn't use a tragic story like Cheyenne's life to glorify your own grief. -
omg when did you write this poem? it's so great! wow... i haven't read like half of your poems. and you never get on here anymore. I'm sorry about Cheyenne. I remember the day you found out and called me. May she rest in peace.
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WRONG!
that is not the way she died!!!! she got hit by a mini van. and she was no where close to a bridge!!! or an 18 wheeler! and she wasnt drinking. and she wasnt driving. her boyfriend was and he made and illegal u-turn in the middle of a 2 way road and got hit by an on coming mini van.
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Oh, how awful this story is. In one word: Terrible. But we all know this can happen when you drink and drive. It's not very wise to do so. Great write though. Well done and good luck in the contest.
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I like that you included how her choice affected her friends. I am sorry that you lost your friend but I hope that it has served as a lesson for you to never drink and drive, thank you for your entry and good luck.
Criss -
this is sad.... very sad.. i'm really sorry it happened. noone should have to go through something that painful. this was a really good poem though. if u need to talk i'll be glad to listen. keep writing!
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SAD
Wow...this is a really incredibly sad poem! Im extremely sorry you had to go through that. This poem reminds me of the country song 3 wooden crosses I dunno if youve heard that but Im like you there is not much I can say. Remember the good times and time will help to heal the pain. If you ever need a friend or someone to listen to ya..let me know!
Amy -
Awww
Amanda, Im so sorry! She will be forever missed in many's hearts!!!
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