This Is A Poem That I Wrote When My Good Friend Amy Lynn Skinner Was Killed Last Year In A Car Crash.We Love You Amy!!!Rest In Peace My Dearest Friend!!!!!

     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 dont 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 as everyone is driving out of site.

     As I got into my car mom I knew id 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 didnt see me mom and hit me like a load.As I lay there on the pavement,mom I hear the medic say.The other guy is drunk mom I wish youd get here soon.

     How could this happen to me mom?My life just burst like a ballon.There is blood all around me,mom and most of it is mine.I hear the medic say mom ill die in a short time.I just wanted to tell you,mom i swear i didnt drink.It was the others mom they didnt 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.Im feeling sharp pains now.Pains just like a knife.The guy who hit me is walking,mom.And I dont think its fair.Im lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

     Tell brother not to cry mom.Tell daddy to be brave.And when i go to heaven ,mom put daddys girl on my grave.Some one should have told him,mom not to drink and drive if only someone had told him mom i would still be alive.

      My breath is getting shorter,mom.Im becoming ery scared.Please dont cry for me mom when I needed you,you were there.I have one last question mom before  I say good bye.I didnt drink and drive mom so why am I the one to die????

By Brandi Lee Joslyn Age 16 NY

Friendship will last forever if you truely want it to no matter if the people die or not if its a true friendship they will always be in your heart.Friendship isnt all that hard to find.I found mine but a drunk driver took that away from me.People notice what you have before you loose it and it becomes to late to notice!Help end drunk driving!

Amy Lynn Skinner was and always will be one of my best friends.She was killed last year in a car crash on her way home from the field days.There isnt a day that goes by that i dont think about her.Her precious face,her glittery eyes,shimmering hair,Her smile alone could make you feel as though you were in heaven.She was popular and very athletic.She is the sweetest best friend I or any girl or boy could have!!I love you Amy Lynn Skinner!You may be dead in life but your smile and love for the world and just you yourself lives in my heart and im sure I speak for everyone when i say that and the fact that we all miss you.People never drive drunk PLEASE.If it wasnt for the people who drive drunk my best friend would still be alive so dont do something stupid think about more than your self for once in your life and be smart!