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rkcraig
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since 2003-02-27
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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

0 posted 2003-03-02 06:10 PM


The Cigarette


My hands begin to shake.
My heart, more rapid.
I  feel it literally
beating out of my chest.
I need something to calm me down.
I reach into my pocket
and pull out the box of death.
Inside;
his twenty little friends eagerly
call out to me.
Who am I to argue?
I gingerly pull one out,
set it ablaze,
inhale, and slowly,
e    x       h         a            l               e
My nerves, calm.
My lungs, dirtied.
My life, shortened.

Copyright © 2003 by James Ian Craig. All Rights Reserved


© Copyright 2003 James Ian Craig - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
1 posted 2003-03-02 06:45 PM


Wow! You do know! ... and this would make a great advertising!
Terrific.
Margherita

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
2 posted 2003-03-02 06:49 PM



Twenty little dirty friends....

I know,
I understand,
and I keep hoping
that of any habit, this one
you will beat...

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
3 posted 2003-03-02 07:03 PM


When I used to smoke I thought of them as my 'friends' also...
It's so hard to give up those friends..
But I'm sure glad I did.
Excellent write..love the presentation.
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

rkcraig
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since 2003-02-27
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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
4 posted 2003-03-02 07:17 PM


Thanks everybody, your all so kind
Aenimal
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5 posted 2003-03-02 09:40 PM


ironically talking with someone about it today. not an easy thing to to quit but I don't miss the pull and taunts of those little bastards in a box lol excellent write
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