Blazing Pens,Smoking Lungs

Dive into poetry,
Smoking a lot less,
Less smoke,free breathing,
Less stress on my chest,

Longer life,my health,
I know its for the best,
Although stopping is so hard,
So hard to digest,

Ink versus Smoke,
An internal test,
Who will be victorious,
In my contest......
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 3:26 PM
I am sure you will win this contest. Consider entering my Questionku contest. You are a creative guy, I think you would do well.
Palmer Avatar
December 1, 2012 at 4:00 PM
thanks Richard think I wll
Guzzi Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM
I'm glad..write don't smoke Light & Love
Palmer Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 8:42 PM
lol,thanks Debbie
Pierre-Alexander Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM
How much clearer can a message be... Words so beautiful healthy message free... Good work Richard, the FDA should hire you right away.
Palmer Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 2:17 PM
lol thanks Brian
Gooden Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 7:21 AM
Richard, Love the title. The message is clear.
Palmer Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM
THANKS SHERESE
A   Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Hi Richard, once again, congratulations in Brian Strand's 186th contest. Take care, it's been fun reading many winners tonight* PD
Palmer Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 10:42 AM
thank you PD,It was fun
Brown Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "#186" contest Richard. Love, Carol
Palmer Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 2:24 PM
thanks Carol
Nair Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 6:36 PM
CONGRATS ON THE WIN, JAG
Palmer Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 2:40 PM
thanks Jag,holding up the trophy lol
Nutter Avatar
June 11, 2012 at 5:33 AM
The title drew me in and i wasn't disappointed. Been off tobacco products for five years now after using for 43.
Palmer Avatar
June 11, 2012 at 8:22 AM
5 years,need a little of your strength,lol,thanks Anthony,gonna beat it....
Kearley Avatar
June 10, 2012 at 11:52 PM
You too hey? I'm trying to do the same myself...haha.I was told to just keep trying...I'm just about there myself.I'm on my last pack right now...Already bought the smoking losenges too! I'm here for ya..
Palmer Avatar
June 11, 2012 at 8:21 AM
thanks Dan needed a friend,hope the ink wins for us both....
Culverhouse Avatar
June 9, 2012 at 8:16 PM
tough....poetry can help you overcome the smoking gun!
Palmer Avatar
June 10, 2012 at 4:52 AM
I am gonna give it my best shot,lol,thanks Doris
Salama  Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Oh Richard, I hope that ink wins! I was a smoker all my life and finally stopped about 8 years ago! You can do it! JUST KEEP WRITING! :)
Palmer Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM
ok taking your advice,thanks Samia
Cheesman Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 8:57 AM
I hope the INK wins my friend :)
Palmer Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 5:57 PM
so do I,oxoxox Shaz
Grisetti Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Here's hoping that your pen wins every time. Enjoyed reading your work today.
Palmer Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 5:57 PM
hope so tooooo,thanks
Anish Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Reminds me of the Allan Ginsberg series of poems"Don't smoke" Nice! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Palmer Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM
thanks Matthew
Carrillo Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Richard; this is good, smoking does kill, little by little. It is said that people that smoke die 10 years earlier than what they should. Again thanks for sharing. I don't smoke. Lucilla
Palmer Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 10:04 AM
thanks for the medical information,thanks for stopping by
Harrington Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM
LOL, cute! I hope the pen wins!!! Good luck...Tanya
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 3:39 PM
hope so tooo lol
Britt Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Funny how what's best for us overall sometimes doesn't shine as bright as a quick fix. Ironic, right?! <3
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 2:59 PM
it is funny,you are right,lol thanks
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 11:08 AM
An excellent piece here Richard!!
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 1:23 PM
thanks Ink,think you won..lol..
Sanderson Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 10:04 AM
"LMAOF... This Was Great, Liked Reading It As I Smoke. Carma"
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM
dont over do,they say too much of anything will harm you,ha,thanks Carma
Minardi Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM
A very good one, Richard. Enjoyed this one a lot!
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM
happy to have pleased,thanks Dinda
Andresen Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Wish you a loooong and happy life Richard!!!! Well written! - oxox Anne-Lise
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:27 AM
same to you sweet Anne,oxoxo thanks
Williams Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 6:35 AM
Richard, well said, there can only be one winner..David
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:26 AM
horray for INK,thanks David
Edwards Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 6:30 AM
I always knew writing was good for you lol.. Cool write Richard.. xx Hugs xx
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:25 AM
thanks Tracie,just like God lol
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