Late Nights
The Final Act
I spun fear gripped me I did not want her to be mad at me I was already failing math I didn't need a F in English my mouth went dry as I tried to think of what to say as her eyes locked in on my direction
I thought I told u to go to the principle's [ Mrs. Knuckle]
My heart stopped for a split second in relief as I spun along with half the class Lily's hand still in mine squeezed me in relief she was sweating from nerves Jackson stood in the back looking pissed off as he came up my ally and shoved my head hard I grumbled as he went to Mrs. knuckle
So what brings u back here? [ Mrs. Knuckle]
He was busy and didn't want to see me again
Today [ Jackson]
Today? [ Mrs. Knuckle]
How many times were u there? [ Mrs. Knuckle]
Uh..in the afternoon or morning or both? [ Jackson]
Forget it take your seat [ Mrs. Knuckle]
Sarah your up next [ Mrs. Knuckle]
Yay!
Loser [ Jackson]
Jerk [ miles]
Jackson and I hissed at each other as he passed to take his seat and Sarah stood up
I wrote this as a tribute to all the young people who have lost their lives to drunk driving [ Sarah]
This is called the final act
THE FINAL ACT
Screeching Tires, Shattering glass,
Twisting Metal, Fiberglass
The scene is all set it all goes black
The curtain raised the Final act
Sirens raging in the night,
Sounds of horror, gasps of fright
Intense pain, the smell of blood
Tearing eyes begin to flood
They pull our bodies out one by one
What is going on, we were only having fun!
One of my friends is missing, what did I do?
Her scattered belongings everywhere
In the road there lies her shoe
A man is standing over me and looking in my eyes
" What were you thinking son"?
"Did you really think that you could drive"?
He pulled up the sheet still looking in my eyes
" If you'd only called mom and dad, " You'd still be alive!"
I start to scream, I start to yell;
But no one could tell
They put me in an ambulance; They took me away;
The doctor at the hospital exclaimed;" DOA!
My father's in shock, My mother in tears
She collapses in grief overcome by the fear
They take me to this house and place me in this box
I keep asking what is happening,
But I can't make it stop.
Everyone is crying , My family is so sad
I wish someone would answer me,
I'm starting to get mad
My mother leans over me and kisses me good-bye,
My father pulling her away, she is screaming ," WHY?"
They lower my body into a dirt grave
It feels so very cold , I yell to be saved
Then I see an angel; I begin to cry.
Can you tell what is happening?
She replies " YOU DIED"
I can't be dead; I'm still so young!
I want to do so many things-like sing and dance and run
What about collage and graduation day?
What about a wedding? please- I want to stay
The angel looked upon me, and with a sadden voice
" It didn't have to end like this; you knew you had a choice"
I'm sorry it's too late now;time I can't turn back"
Your life is finished that my son is a fact!
Why did this happen?
I didn't want to die!
The angel , she embraced me and with her words she sighed
" Son this is the consequence you paid to drink and drive,
I wish you had made a better choice, If you did you would still be alive
It doesn't matter if you beg and plead on bended knee, there is
Nothing I can do, you have to come with me
Looking down on my family, I said my last good-bye
" I'm sorry I disappointed you ,dad
Mommy please don't cry
I didn't mean to hurt you or cause you any pain
I'm sorry all your left is a grave that bears my name
I'm sorry all your dreams for me have been ripped away;
The plans for my future all gathered in a grave.
It was such a stupid thing I did, I wish I could take it all back;
But the curtain is being lowered
SO ENDS THE FINAL ACT...
Everyone was quite not a word was spoken a huge lump rested in my throat I felt tears welling up as I pictured the boy in this poem as if it was really happening. He couldn't of been more then a year older then I am now. I wondered what it would feel like to know you were about to die? Did your life really flash before you? I thought of all the people who I loved who would miss me..my dad my me maw my auntie my grandma Ruby cousin Derek, Loralie [my dad's GF] Jackson..okay so Jackson would probably throw a party but there were still plenty of people who would miss me! There was so many things I wanted to do like star in another movie get my own TV show sell more albums. I had a whole new selection of songs ready for my next album .I just needed to record two more and then it would go to editing. Shaking out those thoughts I had to tell myself it was just a poem I was fine. I wasn't dying today or any time soon. Jake Ryan my boyfriend was the first to make a comment and startle me out of my trance
Why are we suppose to care? [ Jake]
If Saint Sarah cares so much tell her to go to
A funeral home and volunteer leave us out of her bor~ing poem [ Jake]
Loser! [ Jackson]
Nicely put Stewart [ Jake]
You should care cause this can happen to you! [ Sarah]
No it can't I'm Jake Ryan the movie star [Jake]
And Zombie slayer!
I am invincible!
No one is invincible it's scientifically
Impose...
Okay that's enough kids
Mr. Ryan perhaps you'll find it in your heart to care tonight when your writing [ Mrs. Knuckle]
that 5000 word essay on tolerance and compassion [ Mrs. Knuckle]
What essay? [ Jake]
The one I just assigned to you it's due Monday [ Mrs. Knuckle]
Kids snickered
Oh and Mr. Stewart u can give me 2 essays the one I assigned your cohort [ Mrs. Knuckle]
And this one
3000 words on respect and diligence in the classroom [ Mrs. Knuckle]
Huh? [ Jackson]
What?
Mrs. Knuckle? [ miles]
Yes Miss. Stewart?
Isn't that a little unfair I mean my brother
Doesn't even know 300 words never mind 3000
The class cracked up expect Jackson who glared and mouthed ' dead meat' to me above Sarah's head I shrugged . Once the class settled down and Lily ,Oliver Oken our other bff high five me we listened to what Mrs. Knuckle said..
For this weeks assignment I want all of u to put
Yourselves in a situation in your minds
Where u r faced with a choice between drinking and driving
What would u do how would u feel?
Imagine u were involved in a accident
Or found out someone u cared for was?
Listen to these statics and see how u feel Jake
2005 survey found in the 12-20 year old age group
10.8 mill kids confessed to drinking at least once a month
7.2 are binge drinkers and 2.3 are heavy
30% of teens were killed during a weekday
52% on weekends
Teens spent 5.5 bill on alcohol
More then what they spent on soda, food, books
Movies and anything else combined
Of approximately 240,000-360,000 under graduates
12 mill will die
On a average 8 teens a day die
in a year 3,000
Now take a look around u and close your eyes
Can u remember who's in front who's in back?
On your sides now think about it that means
8 of your class mates will be dead by the end of today [ Mrs. Knuckle]
I shivered feeling nauseated. I didn't need to be reminded of the dangers I knew all to well. If it hadn't been for a Drunk Driver my Mom would still be alive. Lily sensed what I was thinking she squeezed my hand. I was so grateful to have her as a friend. Looking over I tried to caught Jackson's eye he would understand but he wasn't even paying attention he was busy looking up Brainless Becky's skirt. Finlay the bell rang I needed air Jake was still grumbling as we exited
Man she kills me all this talk on death and drinking
What is she a freaking police officer?
Were young we drink give it a rest
I thought she would never shut up! I was like
Dude I slay ed u once I'll slay u again
But she never shut up so I could slay her
She gave me such a migraine [ Jake]
Jake u r 2 funny [ Amber]
Oh I know Ladies it's such a crime [ Jake]
Good looking named top sexiest vampire slayer by tween magazine 3 years in a row
Ha ha and so modest to [ Miles]
Well a star can never get too much publicity right my angel? [ Jake]
Yea right [Miles]
We leaned in and kissed hard his lips were soft as they crashed into mine. I melted as I felt his hands slide over my butt and he pressed me against the lockers our bodies pressed together. I could feel his heart beating he was so close I smelled his after shave and Cologne . Running my left hand through his wavy blond locks I breathed in his scent. The bell rung but we didn't move. I was lost in his dreamy eyes and felt so lucky to have the hottest boy in school in the world holding me. Biting my lip to taste his cherry lifesaver from his lips I grinned and leaned closer as I felt his smooth skin and his breath against my neck..
Jake I love you [ Miles]
I love you to Miles [ Jake]
No I mean I think I'm ready [ Miles]
I'm not I can't stand history [ Jake]
No silly [ Miles]
I twirled his blond locks in my fingers as he kissed my neck sucking gently I ran a hand over his chest
Come to my house after school Daddy's in La at a meeting he won't be home
He's meeting me at the airport [ Miles]
He laughed
So we have the whole house to ourselves? [ Jake]
Yes..[ miles]
Oh the things ..wait.. are u saying? [ Jake]
Yes I think.. No I know [ Miles]
I wanna make love to u tonight
Before I fly to London [ Miles]
Oh..holy,, are u sure? [ Jake]
Yes! [ Miles]
Miley.. Wow thank you.. [ Jake]