Last Cigarette

He stood before the firing squad and was offered one last cigarette.
"No thanks," the soon to be executed replied, "I've been trying to quit."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
February 27, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today Billy. Please keep your pen flowing and keep sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
Merryman Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Funny one, Billy. Enjoyed the chuckle. Love, Kim
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February 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Good one SillyBilly - good luck! oxox Anne-Lise
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