Nightmare Under the Stars
On a winding road
In the crisp Autumn breeze,
A car was slowly driving,
Winding through the trees.
Inside the car sat two,
A girl and a boy.
They were so in love
And the car was filled with joy.
They were slowly driving home
After he had asked her for life,
To stay by his side
To be his angelic wife.
A white dress would mean something
For they both had stayed pure.
They had always waited
That’s just how things were.
So they headed for home
She had to ell her mom and dad.
They were so proud of her
And aware of the treasure they had.
Suddenly a light flashed before them
Combined with a sickening sound.
The crunching of the metal
Filled the night air all around.
The girl reached over
And squeezed the boys hand.
And felt the cold metal
Of the shining gold band.
She felt for pulse,
And she felt a faint beat.
And they held their hands tightly
Upon the twisted seat.
As she lay next to her sweetheart
She felt her life slipping away.
It was so unfair
They’d never have a wedding day.
She could hear the sirens coming
and thought she might survive,
She was going in and out
She was barely alive.
There was blood all around them
And she realized it was her own.
And soon she’d face the harsh world
Completely alone.
She held his hand, and he kissed her
And breathed his last breath.
She was glad she was with him
And knew she’d soon join him in death.
She tightly clasped his hand
As her life danced before her eyes.
And she breathed her last breath
Under the starry skies.
So now please remember them, all of their pain
And how their parents must feel,
So please don’t have been drinking
When you get behind the wheel.
Alica Hall