After that last accident you were lucky to be alive,

And once again you promised to never drink and drive.

The cop gave you a warning, said, “Let this be a lesson.

If I write you up for DUI, this will be your second.”

I don't know why that officer cut you such a break.

Maybe he knows your father, or likes your mother's cake.

Perhaps he had kids your age and knows they can be mindless.

But surely someday, somewhere; he will kill someone with kindness.