Timothy Mcguire Poet Imagism

Gotta Have Them

That cigarette is laying in it's pack
I know exactly where it's at
Right there on the end table
Available to me whenever I'm able
Its been a couple hours, I've had enough
Gotta grab one and puff, puff, puff
Sadly, I'm snuffing that butt out in the ashtray
I said I was through with smoking just yesterday
But I could have predicted
Cigarettes are not through with me, I'm addicted 

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9/10/19

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Line Gauthier September 29, 2019 at 8:39 PM Well penned, Timothy.

Lindsay Laurie September 12, 2019 at 7:58 PM G'day Timothy … never smoked in my life, but have watched many attempt to give up, but the craving is so intense - well done Timothy - Lindsay Timothy Mcguire September 12, 2019 at 8:10 PM I smoked 40 years ago and still would like one today.

Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2019 at 11:54 AM I’m glad you were successful.

Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2019 at 11:27 AM My dad died at 56 from lung cancer. Mind you it was not a sad occasion. Oops I guess that’s not a nice thing to say. I hope you are successful at quitting Timothy, i’m sure your people would be saddened if you were to become sick. Timothy Mcguire September 11, 2019 at 11:34 AM Richard, I understand how families can be. I did quit smoking many years ago but the urge never goes away.

David Mchattie September 10, 2019 at 10:15 PM Trying to stop smoking is difficult but worth it. My Mother died at 65 from smoking. So sad. But her grandfather lived to 96 and he smoked all the time so who knows. But stop if you can. Have a great day. Timothy Mcguire September 11, 2019 at 11:35 AM I did stop many reas ago but the urge still remains