Addicted

As I take a sip of this so-called ‘cancer stick’
I feel my lungs blackening 
I tilt my head back and exhale
The suffocating smoke turns into lovely ribbons
This soothing sensation only lasts for a moment, I am aware
When I end the life of this cigarette, stubbing it out
It will only be several handfuls of minutes
Before the lighter is summoned again
I am 
Addicted.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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