I wrote this tribute for pedestrians killed by distracted motorists. |
Just Another Day It was just another day when I said my farewells Hugged my family as I left on my way It was just another day when I stopped in for coffee Saying my friendly hellos to those in & around It was just another day when the driver was too busy to see me Distracted by other things Attention to what they deemed more important It was just another day when my body hit the road My coffee falling to the concrete my blood painting the ground It was just another day when I took my last breath When I saw them standing over me - murmuring, “I’m sorry” It was just another day my family mourned for me And flowers were hung at the site where I died It was just another day when they said their last farewells Another person dies another loss for the world And on this story goes round and round endlessly Until we learn that no distraction is worth the price paid by.. another Debbie Lyn Jones - 09/23/15 About: On my way to work, I passed so many tributes set up for those who died at specific locations. One was across from where I work. He died after he purchased a cup of coffee at a convenience store, as he crossed the road. This inspired me to write this piece. I wrote this out quickly. I played: Secrets by Dallas String Quartet, in the background. |