This Poem was Submitted By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2007-09-11 18:44:55 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Seat Belts Do Save Lives

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roller Coaster Road darkened as the rain fell With each hill behind me the car picked up speed Quickly they came and went Did you feel the air? Faster, go faster they yelled I looked down, for just a split second Causing my eyes to leave the road We were already doing seventy In a twenty-five mile zone In that split second I lost control Sliding sideways causing the car to leave the road Hitting the ledge, bouncing into a boulder Sending us air born one hundred feet Landing nose first the car flipped front to rear Over and over again Another boulder caught our way Up we went air born again I felt the steering wheel as it kissed my face And the roof as the metal cut into my head Pain, intense it was Yet the ride seemed in slow motion I blacked out before we turned eight more times Landing on the other side of the road Twisted metal, broken glass Parts of the car I loved so much Stretched over the ground Car crushed like a tin can My spare tire sat on top of the hill facing us There were four of us inside this car Four of us still alive The boys pulled me from the wreck As Lindsay went for help Blood spilled from the wound in my head Fear was felt...breathe they cried Wake up, don't die like this I opened my eyes for a fleeting second Then darkness over took me again Sixteen plus staples closed the wound Swelling began to surround my brain Arms and legs ballooned Not able to tell yet if they are broken Face wears the steering wheel Chest bruised from the air bag I am alive and know in my heart The Lord sent His angels to be with us Knowing seat belts do save lives

Copyright © September 2007 Claire H. Currier

Additional Notes:
This is a true account of accident in which my granddaughter was involved. She asked me to post it again as school begins for another year. We can only hope and pray our children will be careful driving as the school year continues on.


This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2007-10-05 01:19:33
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.90000
Claire, Just wanted to say I remember this post. And it was a good idea to do it again. People don't think of the horsepower behind an automobile.. It's a more dangerous a weapon than a gun. Glad you brought it to mind, we so easily forget to be careful and watchful to be safe and alive! My best to you..... Dellena


This Poem was Critiqued By: Rene L Bennett On Date: 2007-09-15 17:19:58
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.62500
Claire, This gave me goosebumps. This true story seems to actually be true for so many and younger people, teens do not realise just how dangereous the roads can be. I am so glad that every one survived. My brothers daughter died in a car wreck not even a year ago. She was 23 years old and already a practicing attorney. Seat belts for all who ride in my car is mandatory. Thank you for posting this. It should be posted everywhere for many to see expecially it being a true story. Again, for the kids in the car as well as their families, I am so very glad they all survived a lesson I hope they all remember. Rene'
This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2007-09-13 12:21:13
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Hi Claire...what a horrible and devastating accident! I am so glad your granddaughter is alive and on her way back to school. When our children leave the nest and we can't protect them is a very scary time. This poem is an amazing account of that accident. It is well written full of suspense from the first line to the last. The imagery is so clear I almost felt like I was watching it happen instead of reading about it. Blessings...Marilyn
This Poem was Critiqued By: Mary J Coffman On Date: 2007-09-12 20:32:31
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Claire, this one really hits home for me. Having been in an extremely bad accident myself last year (August 06)that almost claimed my life, I can so relate to this heartfelt poem. I have to admit, it was hard for me to read it the first few times, as it brought back all the terrors of my experience. But after re-reading several times, I can appreciate what it must have taken for you to write this. Your words very vividly "paint" that horrific picture in our minds. The emotion in this is also very evident. I am so thankful she survived, and is doing well enough to ask you to repost this. My heart goes out to you both. I shall keep you both, and all the other children's safety, in my prayers. Thank you for this stark reminder of how fleeting life can be, lest we not pay greater attention to the consequences of our actions. Thanks for sharing, Claire. My Best Always, Mary
This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2007-09-11 21:58:37
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Oh Claire, This is such a touching poem and one that needs a larger audience, this is such an important message. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Yes, I buckle up and our truck doesn't move till every one is fastened in.God bless, and thank you God for the lives that were saved. Lora
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