The Smell Of Death

As I mentioned before, two things occurred while on my way to college today. The second was something that slowed me down for a moment. Now that I think of it, there was also the issue of the leaning tree of death. Therefore there were three things that were most touching and telling. The other occurrance was so striking. It most definately left an impression on me... one that shall remain with me forever. There is a display. I believe it is sponsored by the institution/group called M.A.D.D. That acronym stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The display consists of a car that had been involved in a collision, along with a big sign that says Don't Drink and Drive. When I first noticed the display, my thought was, This may be where someone has died. As I approached the vehicle, my impression was that the odds are that someone did die in this wreckage. As I slowly neared the vehicle, I almost became arrested. The smell of death eminated out of the wreck with such a strong force, it took me back. My next thought was, due the fact that the interior of the car is exposed because of how it was destroyed in the crash, that may be the smell of mold. I apprehensively looked on into the interior of the fateful wreck. After a moment, I noticed a blue latex glove, turned inside out, as they become after being removed from the hand of the one wearing it. I thought, This must have been an emt's glove, taken off at the scene and mistakingly left behind. I continued to investigate the remains of that horrid event. I then noticed it... a bag that looked similar to a bag one would find at a hospital for personal belongings, only smaller. I saw there were more items indicating someone had been hurt, such as another glove. You see, since the car had been struck on the driver's side, and the biggest impact of the the wreckage held there, though, the destruction spilled even across the entire length of the windshield, I originally thought that this car had been parked somewhere and was unfortunately struck by a blow of alcoholism. When I laid eyes upon that bag... with those words on it... I knew something different. PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!!! -SD

Originally posted at another web site on a forum as a seperate topic.