Mommy.. Johnny brought a gun to school,
He told his friends that it was cool,
And when he pulled the trigger back,
It shot with a great crack.
Mommy, I was a good girl, I did What I was told,
I went to school, I got straight A’s, I even got the gold!
But Mommy, when I went to school … … … … that day,
I … … … never said … good … …-bye,
I’m sorry Mommy, I had to go, But Mommy, please don’t cry.
When Johnny shot the gun, He hit me and another,
& all because Johnny, Got the gun from his older brother.
Mommy, please tell Daddy; That I love him very much,
& please tell Zack; my boyfriend; That it wasn’t just a crush.
& tell my little sister; That she is the only one now,
& tell my dear sweet grandmother; I’ll be waiting for her now,
& tell my wonderful friends; That they always were the best;
Mommy, I’m not the first, I’m no better than the rest.
Mommy, tell my teachers; I won’t show up for class,
& never to forget this, & please don’t let this pass.
Mommy, why’d it have to be me? No one deserves this,
Mommy, warn the others, Mommy I left without a kiss.
& Mommy tell the doctors; I know they really did try,
I think I even saw a doctor, Trying not to cry.
Mommy, I’m slowly dying, With a bullet in my chest,
But Mommy please remember, I’m in heaven with the rest.
Mommy I ran as fast as I could,
When I heard that crack, Mommy, listen to me if you would,
I wanted to go to college, I wanted to try things that were new,
I guess I’m not going with Daddy, On that trip to the new zoo.
I wanted to get married, I wanted to have a kid,
I wanted to be an actress, Mommy, I wanted to live.
But Mommy I must go now, The time is getting late,
Mommy, tell my Zack, I’m sorry but I had to cancel the date.
I love you Mommy, I always have, I know; you know it’s true,
& Mommy all I wanted to say is, “Mommy, I love you.”