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The Filipino spirit is waterproof

MANILA, Philippines - There is something to be said about the resilience of Filipinos in times of trouble.

Forget mere patriotism—we all seem to be married to the nation we were born into: rain or shine, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and health. The torrential rains that have been pouring over Metro Manila and a chunk of its neighboring provinces have many of us bereft in various ways, but it has so far been unable to extinguish everybody’s strong desire to help out.

The tenacious presence — whether physical or virtual — of the every man wishing to lend a hand implies a real sense of the sincere “bayanihan” attitude we’re all secretly proud of.

No matter what the calamity or catastrophe is set in front of us, our can-do philosophy not only trumps our collective jadedness but also motivates us to stretch our capabilities and exercise our creativity. Sure, some of us may not have a lot, but every Filipino knows that what counts is what you do with what you do have. Whether it be through a rubber boat, a flimsy piece of Styrofoam, or even a simple retweet, Young Star scoured the Internet for some examples of how Filipinos find ways to make sure every ounce of kindness goes a long way.

This poem is about the awfully tragic death of an innocent victim in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. I first read this poem when I was in my early high school years. This poem is the very reason why I never drink alcohol.

Please do read this poem. In the span of two minutes of you reading this, someone might be suffering in a car accident. That person could be a driver who made the terrible decision of drinking which caused him to be woozy while driving which can cause a person’s life or an innocent fellow who was innocently driving but is now fighting for her life because she got into a car accident.

Read and Share this poem so that you can help spread the word and to have other’s think twice about drinking before driving.

Drunk Driving Poem

Author is Unknown

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 Girl” 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?

Make a difference and Share this poem.

JOHN JOHN A. ABELLA

The Filipino spirit is waterproof by: Margarita Buenaventura

POEM: DEATH OF AN INNOCENT (UNKNOWN AUTHOR)