Commitment Or Bust

I'm gonna quit this Smoking
I've heard a Smokers say
I'll go and by some Cintax
to make it go away.

He tried it several times
at a hundred bucks a whack
But the habit wasn't broken
it just kept coming back!

He couldn't understand
why it didn't make him quit
But the key requirement was missing
and he was not aware of it.

It needs your full commitment
or you're gonna fail for sure
cause it's one of life's hardest things to do
very difficult to endure.

Nicotine is a powerful drug
its grip - so very strong
it won't give up without a fight
if you think so - then you're wrong!

You're in for quite a battle
that's why commitment is a must
it takes tremendous inner strength
without it - it's a bust!

So if you intend to be successful
and put Smoking in your past
Aid's like Cintax and Hypnosis help
but with no commitment, it won't last!

First and foremost you gotta do it right
be sure to get your head on straight
believe in yourself and have confidence
and things should turn out great.

It's far from an easy thing to do
and it's gonna be rough, I contend
but the resulting good health and money you save
is well worth it in the end.

STOP SMOKING I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 4:30 AM
You are right about this..On anything in life that one does it takes committment...It takes the right thought process.A decision of the will..I am glad that you chose this topic and wrote this very worthy poem to get people's attention..I was delighted that you stopped by my work and read what I had to say...Sara
Palli Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 4:25 AM
Great advice! Excellent write too.
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 8:21 PM
Were you a smoker who quit then? My son smokes a bit and drinks a lot more than he should too. We live in a community where most people don't do those things, but he rebelled against everything in our religion and picked up alot of stuff in the marines. He was once a very beautiful boy, who was one of the fastest runners in the state. Now he is so out of shape, it makes me feel so sad. It is a very difficult battle indeed, Ralph. Thanks for commenting on my blog today! Luv, Andrea
Belt Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 6:23 PM
I have a bad MIL problem will commitment help?.....Larry
Hilliker Avatar
October 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Well written piece, Ralph. From a smoker. Good luck to your friend.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 8:35 PM
A great piece Ralph to encourage good health in those who smoke... years ago when I did ..I stopped cold turkey and never have picked up the habit again... commitment is the key ..u are so right luv.. enjoyed your great rhyme scheme too..luv..happy weekend..
Culverhouse Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 7:38 PM
thanks for the vote of confidence... maybe I can break my bad habit of eating too much. never got hooked on smoking.
A   Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 4:57 PM
well said and written, enjoyed your poem...LeeAnn
Brown Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 3:27 PM
Exceptional poetry to be reading this Saturday afternoon Ralph. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 3:26 PM
Nicotine queen is very mysterious, tricky and alluring, Ralph
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