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I wrote this poem after hearing the tragic story of a local man who decided to drive while drinking, only to end up taking the life of his wife in a horrific accident. After hearing this story I couldn't help but wonder how the man felt. What his life must be like, knowing that his ignorance was to blame for a life being cut short. How he must have felt, having to carry such a heavy burden.

Imprisoned By Guilt

by Jeffrey Carter

I can't seem to find the words
to say just how I feel
The pain is ever growing
since they put you on that hill

I stop by to say I miss you
almost every day
I pray that God above will soon
take this hurt away

I can still see you lying there
among that crumpled heap
I wish that I could close my eyes
and this memory delete

It haunts me every waking hour
and in every wink of sleep
Ever losing grip on sanity
no longer mine to keep

I would give most anything
if I could rewrite history
Cause in my heart I know that you
should be here instead of me

In my cell, my private Hell
locked inside my head
If I hadn't had too much to drink
then you would not be dead

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)

mis

This poem really touched my heart because not to long ago I shared a similar experience and I feel imprisoned as well Good Job on the poem

Taffy

Wow, what a powerful poem, it felt so realistic.

mike

omg this is sooo cute,,, and sad,,, i really like it.

Cristine

Just WONDERFUL!

Shirley

Great poem, I had a sister-in-law killed by a drunk driver in a head on collision, her son survived but not without physical and mental scaring. It only take one time to ruin your life and that of many others. Thanks for the words of wisdom in this poem.

Amanda

GREAT POEM

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Poems for the People - Poems by the People

Poems for the People - Poems by the People

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Imprisoned By Guilt

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Poems for the People - Poems by the People